irrigate


ir·ri·gate

vt \ˈir-ə-ˌgāt\
ir·ri·gat·edir·ri·gat·ing

Definition of IRRIGATE

: to flush (a body part) with a stream of liquid <irrigate the wound with saline to remove debris> <the eye was irrigated for 10 minutes following chemical exposure>
ir·ri·ga·tion \ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən\ noun

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