Irrigation
/ˌɪrəˈɡeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.
Sentence Examples
The aquifer provides water for irrigation.
Sami's body was found in the irrigation canal.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Poor ____ can lead to the build-up of salts in the soil, which can eventually damage the growing crops.