sparge Definition
- 1to sprinkle or spray (a liquid, especially water) over something
- 2to introduce a gas into (a liquid) by means of a sparger
Using sparge: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sparge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The recipe calls for you to sparge the vegetables with water.
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The brewer will sparge the wort with hot water to extract the remaining sugars.
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The chemist will sparge the solution with nitrogen to remove any oxygen.
sparge Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: sparge in Brief
The verb 'sparge' [spärj] means to sprinkle or spray a liquid over something or to introduce a gas into a liquid using a sparger. It is commonly used in cooking and brewing, such as 'The recipe calls for you to sparge the vegetables with water' and 'The brewer will sparge the wort with hot water to extract the remaining sugars.'
