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Definition of Sparge
1. Verb. Agitate by introducing air or compressed gas. "Sparge the water"
2. Noun. The act of sprinkling or splashing water. "A sparge of warm water over the malt"
Generic synonyms: Watering
Derivative terms: Sprinkle, Sprinkle, Sprinkle
3. Verb. Scatter with liquid; wet lightly. "They sparge the bread with melted butter"; "Sprinkle the lawn"
Generic synonyms: Wet
Derivative terms: Sprinkle, Sprinkler, Sprinkling
Definition of Sparge
1. v. t. To sprinkle; to moisten by sprinkling; as, to sparge paper.
Definition of Sparge
1. Verb. To sprinkle or spray ¹
2. Verb. To introduce bubbles into a liquid ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sparge
1. to sprinkle [v SPARGED, SPARGING, SPARGES] - See also: sprinkle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sparge
Literary usage of Sparge
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. In-Situ Bioremediation of Ground Water and Geological Material: A Review of ...by Robert D. Norris by Robert D. Norris (1995)
"To guard against such occurrences, any bore hole to be used as a sparge point
should be logged by continuous coring over its entire depth before ..."
2. The Oasis: Or, Golden Leaves of Friendship by N. L. Ferguson (1855)
"sparge rosas: scatter roses Round the dancer's flying feet • They are Venus' chosen
... sparge rosas : crown with roses Every head at friendship's feast; ..."
3. The Oasis: Or, Golden Leaves of Friendship by M. J. Percival (1856)
"sparge rosas : sprinkle roses ; Thorns enough spontaneous grow : Comfort needeth
... sparge rosas : sprinkle roses, Roses sweet of peace and love ; Hate and ..."
4. A Text-book of the Science of Brewing by Edward Ralph Moritz, George Harris Morris (1891)
"In applying our sparge liquor, however, it must be remembered that during the
standing of the mash and the spending of the wort the top strata of the goods ..."
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