Sparging is a term commonly used in brewing and distilling industries to refer to the process of rinsing or washing a substance, such as grains or solids, with water or other liquid to extract a desired component. However, there are a handful of other terms that can be used to refer to this process, including lautering, rinsing, washing, and spraying. These terms are often used interchangeably with sparging, depending on the industry, location, or type of process being used. Regardless of the term used, the end goal of the process usually remains the same, which is to extract maximum flavor, aroma, or other essential components from the substance being treated.