sparge
Use Sparge in a sentence
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to scatter or sprinkle.
noun
2.
a sprinkling.
Origin:
1550–60; < Latin spargere to sprinkle, scatter
1550–60; < Latin spargere to sprinkle, scatter
Related forms
sparg·er, noun
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| —vb | |
| rare to sprinkle or scatter (something) | |
| [C16: from Latin spargere to sprinkle] | |
| 'sparger | |
| —n | |
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Sparge
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example sentences
Sparge mixing systems typically employ multiple sparge tube arrays to achieve adequate mixing over the entire vessel.
Sparge aeration can cleanse the water of fuel hydrocarbons to meet ground water quality stan- dards.
It was determined that the system was in the slurry hold mode with the steam sparge valve in the automatic position.
Air sparging continues at the remainder of the air sparge points.
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