sparge
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /spɑrdʒ/
KK: /spɑrdʒ/
noun
Definition
A sprinkle or spray of liquid, often used in brewing or cooking processes.
Example
The brewer decided to sparge the grains to extract more sugars for the beer.
Conversation
I tried a new recipe for dinner last night.
Oh really? What did you make?
I made a salad with a nice sparge of lemon juice on top.
That sounds refreshing! I love salads with a good sprinkle of flavor.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sprinkle
scattering
dusting
Antonyms
drench
flood
soak
transitive verb
Definition
To spray or introduce air or gas into a liquid, often used in processes like brewing or chemical reactions.
Example
The brewer decided to sparge the grains to extract more sugars for the beer.
Tense Forms
Past: sparged
Past Participle: sparged
Conversation
Have you ever tried to sparge the coffee while brewing it?
No, I haven't! What does that do?
It helps introduce air into the water, enhancing the flavor.
Root Explanation
Sparge → It originates from Latin 'spargere' (meaning to scatter or sprinkle). The word 'sparge' means to scatter or sprinkle a liquid, often used in the context of brewing or irrigation.
Memory Tip
Think of 'scattering' or 'sprinkling' a liquid when you hear 'sparge' — it helps you remember that sparge means to sprinkle.
Visually Confused Words
spairge
parge
splairge
spurge
sipage
parget
parage
spae