underdrainage

American  

[uhn-der-drey-nij] / ˈʌn dərˌdreɪ nɪdʒ /

noun

1. drainage of agricultural lands and removal of excess water and of alkali by drains buried beneath the surface.

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Etymology

Origin of underdrainage

First recorded in 1800–10; under- + drainage

Example Sentences

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underdrainage

Permanency Desired.—The expense of underdrainage demands care in every detail of the work.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Alva Agee

Owing to the impervious nature of the clay subsoil, underdrainage is very slow, and the land is often cold and sour.

From History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia by James William Head

The remedy would be to correct moisture conditions, either by underdrainage for winter excess or by irrigation for summer deficiency.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Edward J. (Edward James) Wickson

The proper treatment is the application of lime, and aeration by open tillage and underdrainage.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Edward J. (Edward James) Wickson

But good crops of alfalfa may be grown on subsoils so retentive that underdrainage is necessary to facilitate the escape of an excess of moisture with sufficient quickness.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw