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irrigation
ih-ruh-GAY-shuhn
Irrigation (noun) means the supplying of water to land, usually through channels or pipes, so that crops can grow. Example: “The new irrigation system doubled the farm's harvest.”
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The supplying of water to land, usually through channels or pipes, so that crops can grow.
"The new irrigation system doubled the farm's harvest."
"Ancient Egypt relied on irrigation from the Nile to grow crops in the desert."
"Farmers dug narrow channels for irrigation during the dry season."
How to use irrigation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA system or process for bringing water to farmland.
Common pairings
irrigation system
drip irrigation
irrigation canal
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- irrigations
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French irrigation, from Latin irrigatio.
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Rhymes for irrigation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “irrigation” mean?
The word “irrigation” means the supplying of water to land, usually through channels or pipes, so that crops can grow. In plain terms, a system or process for bringing water to farmland.
How do you pronounce “irrigation”?
“Irrigation” is pronounced ih-ruh-GAY-shuhn (/ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “irrigation” in a sentence?
Here is “irrigation” used in a sentence: “The new irrigation system doubled the farm's harvest.”
What part of speech is “irrigation”?
“Irrigation” is a noun.
Where does the word “irrigation” come from?
The word “irrigation” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French irrigation, from Latin irrigatio.
Is “irrigation” a common word?
“Irrigation” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between irrigation and rainfall for crops?
Irrigation is the deliberate supplying of water to land, usually through channels or pipes, so that crops can grow, while rainfall is natural precipitation that farmers cannot control. Irrigation is used to supplement or replace rainfall in areas where it is insufficient or unreliable.
Why do farmers use irrigation?
Farmers use irrigation to supply water to land through channels or pipes so that crops can grow, particularly in regions where natural rainfall is inadequate or seasonal. It allows for more predictable and consistent crop growth.
What are common methods of irrigation?
Irrigation is typically carried out through channels or pipes that deliver water directly to land or crops. Common systems include surface channels, sprinklers, and drip lines, all serving the same purpose of supplying water where rainfall alone is not enough.
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