definition of
[sparge]

[1] #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] #2 sparge v. agitate by introducing air or compressed gas; "sparge the water". wn

[3] #3 sparge v. [sprinkle, besprinkle] scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn". wn