Food
irrigation
noun
Definition
The artificial application of water to land for agriculture.
In a sentence
“Drip irrigation systems significantly reduce water usage compared to traditional flooding methods.”
Synonyms
wateringwater supplywater management
Common collocations
- irrigation system
- drip irrigation
- irrigation canal
More from Food
nutrition
noun
The process of obtaining food necessary for health and growth; also the study of food.
cultivation
noun
The action of preparing land and growing crops.
yield
noun
The amount of a crop produced on a piece of land.
pesticide
noun
A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects, that damage crops.