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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The trough-like canopy also allows for easy capture of rainwater for irrigation.
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Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Farming these crops diverts less irrigation water from rivers (like the Verde) during the summer.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
Researchers in Colorado found that this perennial survives for weeks—even months—without supplemental irrigation.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Containers offer tremendously variable temperature profiles and this reminds us all of the importance of irrigation.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2024
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Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
Farming these crops diverts less irrigation water from rivers (like the Verde) during the summer.
—Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024
Researchers in Colorado found that this perennial survives for weeks—even months—without supplemental irrigation.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
Containers offer tremendously variable temperature profiles and this reminds us all of the importance of irrigation.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2024
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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