irrigate
verb (used with object)
to supply (land) with water by artificial means, as by diverting streams, flooding, or spraying.
irrigational
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a word derived from
irrigate.
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a word derived from
irrigation.
irrigationnounthe artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.
Example Sentences
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The challenges that spring from that pursuit — interpersonal and irrigational — put a strain on the household, and provide much of the drama.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2021
