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sparge pipe

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sparge pipe has 1 sense
  1. sparge pipe - a horizontal pipe having fine holes drilled throughout its length so as to deliver a spray of water
    --1 is a kind of
    pipe, pipage, piping

Definitions from the Web

Sparge Pipe

Definition:

A sparge pipe refers to a device used in various industrial processes, particularly in brewing, to evenly distribute liquid (usually heated water) over a solid substance like grains or coffee grounds for the purpose of extracting flavors or substances.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  • Sense 1: A pipe used in brewing or industrial processes for distributing liquid evenly.

Usages:

  • Usage 1: In brewing beer, a sparge pipe is an essential component of the mash tun, where it sprays hot water over the grain bed during the sparging process, extracting sugars and flavors.
  • Usage 2: A sparge pipe is commonly used in the coffee industry as well. It helps evenly saturate the coffee grounds during brewing, ensuring an optimal extraction of flavors.

Sample Sentences:

  • The sparge pipe in our brewing system broke, causing uneven water distribution during the mashing process.
  • Make sure to clean the sparge pipe thoroughly after each brewing session to prevent any potential contamination.
  • The newly designed sparge pipe significantly improved the efficiency of our coffee extraction, resulting in a much richer flavor profile.

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