irrigate
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Definition & Meaning of "irrigate"in English

to irrigate
01

to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means

Transitive: to irrigate crops or land
to irrigate definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
irrigate
3rd person singular
irrigates
past simple
irrigated
past participle
irrigated
Examples
They irrigate the fields using a network of sprinklers to ensure even water distribution.
02

to cleanse a wound or body cavity with a liquid, usually saline solution, for hygiene or therapeutic purposes

Transitive: to irrigate a wound or body cavity
Examples
The nurse used a syringe to irrigate the patient's wound with saline.
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