irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth
2
: the therapeutic flushing of a body part with a stream of liquid
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Desert and Arid Climates Turning on the irrigation system too late may stress plants as the temperatures rise.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the landscaping will be significant and include sixty native plant varieties, with rainwater capture systems installed for irrigation.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
On its own, Petra’s desert climate would be uninhabitable, but the Nabataeans’ sophisticated irrigation system supported the agriculture necessary to feed its inhabitants (10,000 to 30,000 at its peak).
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Also, consider using drip instead of overhead irrigation, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the landscaping will be significant and include sixty native plant varieties, with rainwater capture systems installed for irrigation.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
On its own, Petra’s desert climate would be uninhabitable, but the Nabataeans’ sophisticated irrigation system supported the agriculture necessary to feed its inhabitants (10,000 to 30,000 at its peak).
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Also, consider using drip instead of overhead irrigation, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrigation
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən
: an act or process of irrigating
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