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Irrigation
Definition
Irrigation refers to the process of supplying water to crops and plants to help them grow.
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- drip irrigation
- sprinkler irrigation
- flood irrigation
- irrigation system
- irrigation canal
- irrigation water
- irrigation project
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Irrigation refers specifically to the artificial application of water to land or crops. It is often used in agricultural and engineering contexts.
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Example sentences
- The fields were green and healthy thanks to irrigation.
- Irrigation helps farmers grow more crops and feed more people.
- The irrigation system was damaged during the storm.
- The farmer had to repair the irrigation ditch.
- The government invested in a new irrigation project to help the local farmers.
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Water is the driver of nature, and irrigation is the driver of agriculture. - Unknown
Irrigation of the land with seawater desalinated by fusion power is ancient. It's called rain. - Michael McClary
Irrigation of the land with seawater desalinated by fusion power is ancient. It's called rain. - Michael McClary
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