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irrigation

[ir-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌɪr ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
watering
Synonyms


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After setting up movable micro-emitters for irrigation, they planted native species that fit the site, soil and climate, focusing on their role in supporting a diverse ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Instead, the results provide a clearer picture of how plants distribute chemical compounds that enter through irrigation water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Jed Fowler, the chairman of irrigation company HD Fowler, stepped down as chairman after his testimony in favor of the income tax created an uproar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Replanting and repairing the damage without gasoline for tractors or electricity for irrigation is nearly impossible.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

They stop at the edge of an irrigation canal.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr