irrigation

noun (irrigation, uncountable)

«irrigation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Supplying water to land and crops through pipes, channels or sprinklers so plants can grow. tree →
(medicine) Washing out a wound or part of the body with liquid. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and science: irrigation lets farmers grow crops in dry places; ancient peoples dug canals for irrigation. In maths problems: litres of water for irrigation per field. Phrases: irrigation system, drip irrigation.

Examples

Irrigation brings water from the river to the fields. tree →
Drip irrigation saves water. tree →
Ancient Egyptians used the Nile for irrigation. tree →
The farm has a big irrigation system. tree →
Without irrigation, the crops would dry up. tree →
The nurse used saline for wound irrigation. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Verb: irrigate. Double r. In maths problems, irrigation is usually given in litres per hectare or per day — multiply by area or days.

On Mova

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