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Spraying (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The garden hose had a spraying attachment that made it easier to water the plants evenly.
She adjusted the spraying nozzle on the bottle to create a fine mist for her hair.
The firefighters used a spraying system to distribute the fire retardant over the affected area.
The new pesticide product featured a spraying mechanism that reduced drift and environmental impact.
The artists used a spraying effect on the canvas to create a textured, abstract background.

A quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets".

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

The force of the explosion sent a deadly spraying of shrapnel flying through the crowded area.
As she rounded the corner, she dodged a spraying of gravel kicked up by the passing motorcycle.
A massive storm generated a powerful spraying of hail that battered the rooftops.
Firefighters cautiously entered the blazing warehouse as flames caused a spraying of molten debris everywhere.
An ammunition explosion at the site led to a catastrophic spraying of shells flying out of the factory in every direction.

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

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Low-flying planes are often used for spraying pesticides on large agricultural fields to protect the crops from pests and diseases.
Crop dusters typically fly close to the ground when spraying fertilizers to minimize drift and ensure even distribution.
Farmers need to carefully consider the timing and technique of spraying fungicides to maximize their effectiveness.
Drone technology is being explored for more efficient and targeted spraying of insecticides on smaller plots of farmland.
Spraying agricultural chemicals from helicopters requires special licenses and strict adherence to environmental regulations.