sparger
nounEtymology From sparge + -er or equivalent. Compare French asperger (“to sprinkle”), Latin aspergere, spargere.
1
A vessel with a perforated cover for sprinkling a liquid.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A device for sparging, or introducing bubbles.
- More importantly, the use of the delta tube prevents dangerous backsplashing of the agent that can occur when an impinging sparger is used improperly.2004, Yin Sun, Detection Technologies for Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Vapors, page 92: