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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Learn about Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles, smart irrigation, vegetable gardening, and flower species to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Mulch bare soil around the base of plants to avoid having spore-bearing soil land on the lower leaves during irrigation or heavy rain.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Imperial Irrigation District not only has an overwhelming right to use California’s share for irrigation but also has the single largest share of any user in the seven states.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
For example, scholars have found evidence of a Jevons paradox in water markets, where, for example, greater efficiency in irrigation leads to greater overall water consumption.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Mulch bare soil around the base of plants to avoid having spore-bearing soil land on the lower leaves during irrigation or heavy rain.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Imperial Irrigation District not only has an overwhelming right to use California’s share for irrigation but also has the single largest share of any user in the seven states.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
For example, scholars have found evidence of a Jevons paradox in water markets, where, for example, greater efficiency in irrigation leads to greater overall water consumption.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 24 Feb. 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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