Spraying: meaning, definitions and examples

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spraying

[ ˈspreɪɪŋ ]

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agriculture

The act of applying liquid or powder to a surface in the form of tiny particles.

Synonyms

atomizing, mist, spritzing

Examples of usage

The spraying of pesticides on crops helps to protect them from insects and diseases.
The aerial spraying of herbicides is often used to control weed growth in large areas.

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gardening

To apply a liquid or powder to a surface in the form of tiny particles.

Synonyms

atomize, mist, spritz

Examples of usage

She was spraying the flowers with water to keep them hydrated.
The gardener sprayed the plants with fertilizer to help them grow.

Translations

Translations of the word "spraying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulverização

🇮🇳 छिड़काव

🇩🇪 Sprühen

🇮🇩 penyemprotan

🇺🇦 розпилення

🇵🇱 rozpylanie

🇯🇵 噴霧 (ふんむ)

🇫🇷 pulvérisation

🇪🇸 pulverización

🇹🇷 püskürtme

🇰🇷 분무

🇸🇦 رش

🇨🇿 postřik

🇸🇰 postrek

🇨🇳 喷洒 (pēnsǎ)

🇸🇮 škropljenje

🇮🇸 úðun

🇰🇿 шашу

🇬🇪 შხაპი

🇦🇿 sprey etmək

🇲🇽 pulverización

Word origin

The word 'spraying' originated from the Middle English word 'spraien', which meant to scatter or disperse. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to the act of applying liquid or powder in the form of tiny particles. The use of spraying in agriculture and gardening has become a common practice to protect plants and crops from pests and diseases.