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irrigation

[ ir-i-gey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.
  2. Medicine/Medical. the flushing or washing out of anything with water or other liquid.
  3. the state of being irrigated.


irrigation

  1. Artificial provision of water to sustain growing plants.
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Notes

Irrigation accounts for the greatest part of water usage in the western United States.
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Other Word Forms

  • r·tDz· adjective
  • ԴDzi··tDz noun
  • v·r·tDz noun
  • i··tDz noun
  • i··tDz·al adjective
  • i··tDz adjective
  • i··tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of irrigation1

First recorded in 1605–15, irrigation is from the Latin word پō- (stem of پō ). See irrigate, -ion
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Example Sentences

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India, meanwhile, has been pushing to review and modify the treaty, citing changing needs - from irrigation and drinking water to hydropower - in light of factors like climate change.

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That stage will start with burying utility lines along a section of Agoura Road, south of the crossing, and moving water lines for recycled water used for irrigation.

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Food and Agriculture Organization said in a statement that setting up off-grid photovoltaic systems is crucial to restoring agricultural activities like irrigation and cold storage.

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“The successful integration of our irrigation, sub-air and permavoid systems has provided us with the confidence and data necessary to validate this design, particularly as we prepare for the 2026 World Cup.”

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The corps team also contacted local “water masters,” including managers of agricultural irrigation districts that use water from the dams.

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