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Meaning of irrigation
The primary meaning of the word "irrigation" is the artificial application of water to land or soil.
Etymology of irrigation
The word "irrigation" comes from the Latin "irrigare", which means "to water" or "to moisten", and is derived from "irrigare", a combination of "in" (into) and "rigare" (to water).
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the artificial application of water to land or soil for agricultural purposes.
Synonyms
watering
drainage
watering system
hydroponics
cultivation
farming
agriculture
horticulture
husbandry
canalization
water supply
hydraulic engineering
fluid dynamics
moisture control
soil conservation
land management
crop management
water management
fluid transfer
liquid distribution
sprinkler system
drip irrigation
flood irrigation
sprinkling
drenching
soaking
moistening
humidification
evapotranspiration
transpiration
infiltration
percolation
leaching
runoff
erosion control
Definitions
- The artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the production of crops.
- * A system of supplying land or crops with water by artificial means, such as pipes, canals, or ditches.
Usage Examples
- The farmer used irrigation to water his crops during the dry season.
- * The city's irrigation system was damaged in the flood, leaving many parks and gardens without water.
- * Irrigation is essential for crop production in areas with low rainfall.
Antonyms
desiccation
dehydration
drying
drainage
evaporation
transpiration
runoff
erosion
deforestation
desertification
aridification
water scarcity
drought
water shortage
moisture loss
dryness
barrenness
desolation
wasteland
droughtiness
waterlessness
parchedness