Irrigating: meaning, definitions and examples
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irrigating
[ หษชrษหษกeษชtษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น irrigando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคเคเคพเค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bewรคssernd
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengairi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะพัะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ nawadnianie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ๆผใใ
๐ซ๐ท irrigation
๐ช๐ธ irrigando
๐น๐ท sulama
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด๊ฐํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ zavlaลพovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zavlaลพovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ namakanje
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถtnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แฌแงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ suvarma
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.