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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As with soaker hoses, drip irrigation systems can be covered with mulch to minimize evaporation or runoff.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Use efficient irrigation: Drip irrigation is about 95% effective, while sprayer heads are only about 40% effective.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Some irrigation systems did a poor job of moistening fringe areas and the grass declined.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The higher sales projections are based partly on the particularly dry winter and spring San Diego has experienced, which has increased demand for irrigation water from farmers and people with large lawns.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Use efficient irrigation: Drip irrigation is about 95% effective, while sprayer heads are only about 40% effective.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Some irrigation systems did a poor job of moistening fringe areas and the grass declined.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
The higher sales projections are based partly on the particularly dry winter and spring San Diego has experienced, which has increased demand for irrigation water from farmers and people with large lawns.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 16 Jul. 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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