sparge

• POS: Verb (usu participle)

CIDE DICTIONARY

sparge, v. t. [L. spargere; cf. F. asperger.].

 To sprinkle; to moisten by sprinkling; as, to sparge paper.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

sparge, v.tr. moisten by sprinkling, esp. in brewing.

Derivative

sparger n.

Etymology

app. f. L spargere sprinkle

THESAURUS

sparge

aerosol, asperge, aspergil, aspergillum, atomizer, bedew, bespatter, besprinkle, clyster, concentrate sprayer, dabble, damp, dampen, dash, dew, douche, enema, foam, fountain syringe, froth, hose, hose down, humect, humectate, humidify, irrigate, mist concentrate sprayer, moisten, needle bath, nozzle, paddle, plash, shower, shower bath, shower head, slobber, slop, slosh, sparger, spatter, spindrift, splash, splatter, sponge, spray, spray can, sprayer, sprinkle, sprinkler, sprinkler head, sprinkling system, spume, swash, syringe, water, watercart, watering can, watering pot, wet, wet down

ROGET THESAURUS

sparge

Vaporization

VB render gaseous, vaporize, volatilize, distill, sublime, evaporate, exhale, smoke, transpire, emit vapor, fume, reek, steam, fumigate, cohobate, finestill, bubble, sparge, effervesce, boil.