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sparge

Pronunciation: /spɑːdʒ/

chiefly technical
Definition of sparge

verb

[with object]
  • moisten by sprinkling with water, especially in brewing: the grains are sparged

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action of sprinkling or splashing.
  • [count noun] a spray of hot water, especially water sprinkled over malt when brewing.

Derivatives

sparger

noun

Origin:

late 16th century (as a verb in the sense 'sprinkle (water) about'): apparently from Latin spargere 'to sprinkle'. The current senses date from the early 19th century

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Definition of sparge in the US English dictionary

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