irrigation

noun
UK: /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

  1. The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.

    1. The farmer uses irrigation for his crops.
    2. Modern irrigation systems have dramatically increased crop yields in arid regions.

  2. A process of washing out a body cavity or wound with a stream of fluid.

    1. The doctor performed irrigation of the wound.
    2. Post-operative irrigation helps prevent infection and promotes faster healing.

Synonyms

sprinkling rinsing
irrigation transitive-verb

  1. To supply land or crops with water by artificial means.

    1. We irrigate the fields in the summer.
    2. The project aims to irrigate thousands of acres of farmland, boosting local agriculture.

  2. To wash out (a body cavity or wound) with a stream of fluid.

    1. The nurse will irrigate the cut.
    2. It is important to properly irrigate the area to prevent infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irrigation" in English means: The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels., A process of washing out a body cavity or wound with a stream of fluid..

The phonetic transcription of "irrigation" is /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irrigation": sprinkling, rinsing.

Example usage of "irrigation": "The farmer uses irrigation for his crops.". More examples on the page.