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to irrigate
01
to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means
Transitive: to irrigate crops or land
Examples
They irrigate the fields using a network of sprinklers to ensure even water distribution.
Farmers irrigate their fields using a network of canals to ensure crops receive sufficient water.
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.
After surgery, the doctor irrigated the surgical site to prevent infection.
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