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
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Gardeners visit homes weekly, sometimes even daily, tending not just to soil and irrigation but also to the evolving priorities of clients.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Even water usage is monitored through precision irrigation systems that maximize efficiency while protecting regional ecosystems.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The benefits of an irrigation syringe compared to other syringe sizes are its ability to deliver precise force into a wound, which does most of the work of removing dirt and debris.
—Patricia "blackpacker" Cameron, Outside Online, 27 Oct. 2025
Farmland owners and leasers, and irrigation districts can apply for funding to pay for novel technologies and regenerative agriculture practices for a two-year period.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Even water usage is monitored through precision irrigation systems that maximize efficiency while protecting regional ecosystems.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The benefits of an irrigation syringe compared to other syringe sizes are its ability to deliver precise force into a wound, which does most of the work of removing dirt and debris.
—Patricia "blackpacker" Cameron, Outside Online, 27 Oct. 2025
Farmland owners and leasers, and irrigation districts can apply for funding to pay for novel technologies and regenerative agriculture practices for a two-year period.
—Clara Migoya, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən
: an act or process of irrigating
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