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 volatile organic compound can cause eye and skin irrigation as well as coughing, wheezing, headache or shortness of breath if inhaled.
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Also, set irrigation to deliver about a half inch of water.
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Peaches require regular irrigation during the first growing season while saplings establish.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Also, set irrigation to deliver about a half inch of water.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Peaches require regular irrigation during the first growing season while saplings establish.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Under current restrictions in many communities, residents face limits on lawn watering, irrigation, vehicle washing and pressure washing.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən
: an act or process of irrigating
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