spraying
UK: ˈspreɪɪŋ | US: ˈspreɪɪŋ
n. the act of dispersing liquid in fine droplets
vt. the action of applying liquid in a scattered manner
vi. the process of being dispersed as fine particles
The word "spraying" derives from the Middle Dutch sprāyen, meaning "to sprinkle," which evolved into the English "spray" (to scatter liquid). The suffix -ing forms the present participle or gerund, indicating the ongoing action of dispersing liquid. The morpheme spray retains its core meaning of liquid dispersion, while -ing dynamically captures the process.
The farmer is spraying pesticides on the crops.
She avoided the fountain’s spraying water.
The machine automates the spraying of paint.
Spraying graffiti without permission is illegal.
The waves sent a fine spraying mist into the air.