单词	irrigation
释义	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 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Made out of cardboard with a tub that actually did spin, the students conceptualized and built a prototype with the potential to recycle gray water for irrigation. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The most important place for irrigation is near the drip line of the tree or slightly beyond. oregonlive, 3 July 2022 Meanwhile, rain water will be collected, and water will recycle several times before its ultimately discharged for agricultural irrigation. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2022 The Food Safety Modernization Act, which was signed into law in 2011, required farmers to test irrigation water, which can be contaminated with feces and bacteria. Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Measure your water use by placing an empty tuna can where your irrigation water lands. oregonlive, 1 Aug. 2022 As Utahns grapple with the ongoing drought, at least one tool in the toolbox of fixes seems to be gaining traction — replacement of grassy park strips with more drought-resistant vegetation and/or rocks, tempering the need for irrigation water. The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 July 2022 Spread the irrigation wide to water the critical surface roots. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Both lakes provide water and electricity to tens of millions of people across seven states, as well as irrigation water for agriculture. Li Cohen, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1612, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition irrigation noun ir·​ri·​ga·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən  : an act or process of supplying with water or cleaning with a flow of liquid
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