sparge
[spahrj]
/spɑrdʒ/
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
,
sparged,
sparging.
1.
to scatter or sprinkle.
noun
2.
a sprinkling.
Origin
1550-60;
<
Latin
spargere
to sprinkle, scatter
Related forms
sparger,
noun
Examples from the web for
sparge
It was determined that the system was in the slurry hold mode with the steam
sparge
valve in the automatic position.
Air sparging continues at the remainder of the air
sparge
points.
sparge
aeration can cleanse the water of fuel hydrocarbons to meet ground water quality stan- dards.
sparge
mixing systems typically employ multiple
sparge
tube arrays to achieve adequate mixing over the entire vessel.
British Dictionary definitions for
sparge
sparge
/
spɑːdʒ
/
verb
1.
(
rare
) to sprinkle or scatter (something)
Derived Forms
sparger,
noun
Word Origin
C16: from Latin
spargere
to sprinkle