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sparge

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. sparge (verb)
  2. sparge pipe (noun)

sparge

verb \ˈspärj\
spargedsparg·ing

Definition of SPARGE

transitive verb
1
: sprinkle, bespatter; especially : spray
2
: to agitate (a liquid) by means of compressed air or gas entering through a pipe
— sparge noun
— sparg·er noun

Origin of SPARGE

probably from Middle French espargier, from Latin spargere to scatter
First Known Use: 1569

Rhymes with SPARGE

barge, charge, large, marge, parge, sarge, targe

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