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sparging

sparging is the present participle and gerund of sparge.

Meaning of sparge

Verb

sparge (third-person singular simple present sparges, present participle sparging, simple past and past participle sparged)

  1. To sprinkle or spray.
  2. (transitive) To introduce bubbles into (a liquid).
    • Bubble machines sparge water for platform diving competitions to lessen the impact.

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Questions about sparging

What is sparging the present participle and gerund of?
Sparging is the present participle and gerund of sparge.

Words near sparging in the dictionary

  1. spargefaction
  2. spargefactions
  3. sparger
  4. spargers
  5. sparges
  6. sparging
  7. Spargo
  8. Spargo Creek
  9. Spargos
  10. spargosis
  11. Sparham

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