#1 sparge n. [sprinkle, sprinkling] the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt". wn
#2 sparge v. agitate by introducing air or compressed gas; "sparge the water". wn
#3 sparge v. [sprinkle, besprinkle] scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn". wn
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