Irrigating: meaning, definitions and examples

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irrigating

 

[ หˆษชrษ™หŒษกeษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

agriculture process

Irrigating refers to the artificial application of water to soil or land to assist in the growth of crops. It is an essential agricultural practice utilized in areas where rainfall is insufficient. The method of irrigation can vary significantly, including techniques such as surface irrigation, drip irrigation, and sprinkler systems. Proper irrigation helps to stabilize crop production, manage soil salinity, and support sustainable farming practices.

Synonyms

flooding, sprinkling, watering

Examples of usage

  • Farmers are irrigating their fields during the dry season.
  • The new irrigation system is particularly efficient for water conservation.
  • Many regions rely on irrigating to ensure a steady food supply.
  • We are discussing methods for irrigating our vegetable garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "irrigating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น irrigando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค‚เคšเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bewรคssernd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengairi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawadnianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Œๆผ‘ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท irrigation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ irrigando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sulama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๊ฐœํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavlaลพovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zavlaลพovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œๆบ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namakanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถtnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suvarma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ irrigando

Etymology

The word 'irrigate' originates from the Latin 'irrigare', which means 'to water' or 'to wet'. This Latin term is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'in, on' and 'ragare', a verb meaning 'to moisten'. Irrigation practices have been used since ancient times, with evidence of their use in places like Mesopotamia, where farmers developed complex systems to channel river water to their fields. Throughout history, various cultures have refined irrigation techniques, adapting to their local environments and crops. The development of irrigation has been crucial in transforming arid regions into arable land, significantly contributing to agricultural productivity and food security.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,890, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.