sparge (redirected from spargers)

sparge  (spärj)

tr.v. sparged, sparg·ing, sparg·es

1. To spray or sprinkle.

2. To introduce air or gas into (a liquid).

n.

A sprinkle.

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[Obsolete French espargier, from Old French, from Latin spargere.]

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sparger n.

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sparge [spɑːdʒ]

vb

Rare to sprinkle or scatter (something)

[from Latin spargere to sprinkle]

sparger  n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	sparge - the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt" sprinkle, sprinkling watering - wetting with water; "the lawn needs a great deal of watering"
Verb	1.	sparge - agitate by introducing air or compressed gas; "sparge the water" shake, agitate - move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
	2.	sparge - scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn" besprinkle, sprinkle wet - cause to become wet; "Wet your face"