Spraying: meaning, definitions and examples
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spraying
[ ˈspreɪɪŋ ]
agriculture
The act of applying liquid or powder to a surface in the form of tiny particles.
Synonyms
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.
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
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
Position #8,913 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.
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- 8910 parked
- 8911 immaterial
- 8912 intrusion
- 8913 spraying
- 8914 emphasizing
- 8915 observable
- 8916 freshly
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