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Spraying

noun

1.

The dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft). Synonym: crop-dusting.

2.

A quantity of small objects flying through the air. Synonym: spray.

3.

The application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer.

Spray

verb

1.

Be discharged in sprays of liquid.

2.

Scatter in a mass or jet of droplets. "Spray paint on the wall"

3.

Cover by spraying with a liquid.

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