The portion of a spray pattern that overlaps with the adjoining spray is called:

The portion of a spray pattern that overlaps with the adjoining spray is called:

• A. Overlap
• B. Nozzle spacing
• C. Spray height
• D. Pattern matching

Answer: (A)

Overlap is the part where two adjacent spray patterns meet. This shared region between passes helps ensure continuous, uniform coverage across the target area and reduces gaps. If there isn’t enough overlap, gaps can form; if there’s too much overlap, you may over-apply in the same spot. The other terms describe setup factors—how far apart the nozzles are, how high the spray is above the target—which influence whether overlap occurs, but they aren’t the term for the overlapping portion itself.

Overlap is the part where two adjacent spray patterns meet. This shared region between passes helps ensure continuous, uniform coverage across the target area and reduces gaps. If there isn’t enough overlap, gaps can form; if there’s too much overlap, you may over-apply in the same spot. The other terms describe setup factors—how far apart the nozzles are, how high the spray is above the target—which influence whether overlap occurs, but they aren’t the term for the overlapping portion itself.