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irrigative

[ ir-i-gey-tiv ]
/ ˈɪr ɪˌgeɪ tɪv /

adjective

serving for or pertaining to irrigation.

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Origin of irrigative

First recorded in 1860–65; irrigate + -ive

Words nearby irrigative

irreversible pulpitis, irrevocable, irrigable, irrigate, irrigation, irrigative, irriguous, irritability, irritable, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable heart
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