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

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

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

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 Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

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 Head, James William

Almost without fail will he become an earnest advocate of underdrainage.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva

And yet, very probably, the first step absolutely necessary to accomplish this will be a thorough system of underdrainage.

From Success with Small Fruits by Roe, Edward Payson