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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Strategies made drought less painful in some places Other farmers were able to mitigate the effects of the drought using irrigation systems, and paying to run them at key times, Schmitt said.
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Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
On Redd's ranch, one field grows alfalfa under wheel line irrigation, while an adjacent field is planted with Kernza, a drought-tolerant grain that requires far less water.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Natural light shines into this space through the wall of French doors opening to a large patio and a full fenced rear yard with a lawn irrigation system.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 17 Nov. 2024
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Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
On Redd's ranch, one field grows alfalfa under wheel line irrigation, while an adjacent field is planted with Kernza, a drought-tolerant grain that requires far less water.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Natural light shines into this space through the wall of French doors opening to a large patio and a full fenced rear yard with a lawn irrigation system.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən
: an act or process of irrigating
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