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Sprinkle

/sprˈɪŋkəl/
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(verb) To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

We sprinkle salt for purification.
It began to sprinkle.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Don't forget to ____ a little bit of cinnamon on top of the apple pie before you put it in the oven.

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