sprinkling

verb

1
To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
“The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes.”
2
To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
“The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar.”
3
To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
“It sprinkled outside all day long.”
4
To rain very lightly outside.
“It sprinkled very early in the morning.”
5
To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.

1
The action of the verb to sprinkle.
2
A small amount of (some liquid, powder or other fine substance) that is sprinkled on to something.
3
A light shower of rain.

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