irrigation

uncountable

The process of artificially supplying water to land or crops to promote growth, or the medical procedure of flushing or washing a wound or body organ with a liquid.

ruПроцесс искусственного снабжения водой земли или сельскохозяйственных культур для стимулирования роста, или медицинская процедура промывания раны или органа жидкостью.esSuministro artificial de agua a la tierra o a los cultivos para favorecer su crecimiento, o procedimiento médico de lavado de una herida o cavidad corporal con un líquido.frAction d'apporter artificiellement de l'eau à la terre ou aux cultures pour favoriser leur croissance, ou procédure médicale consistant à laver une plaie ou un organe avec un liquide.deDas künstliche Zuführen von Wasser zu Land oder Nutzpflanzen zur Förderung des Wachstums; auch eine medizinische Spülung einer Wunde oder eines Organs mit Flüssigkeit.ptProcesso de suprir artificialmente a terra ou as culturas com água para estimular o crescimento; também procedimento médico de lavar uma ferida ou órgão com líquido.zh人工向土地或农作物供水以促进生长的过程，也指用液体冲洗伤口或器官的医疗操作。arتزويد الأرض أو المحاصيل بالماء صناعياً لتعزيز النمو، أو إجراء طبي لغسل جرح أو عضو بسائل.

1. Agricultural water supply B2 formal

   The artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growth of crops, especially in dry areas.

   • The farmers rely on irrigation to grow crops during the dry season.
   • Modern irrigation systems use drip technology to conserve water.
   • The government invested in new irrigation canals for the region.

   ruОрошениеesriego agrícolafrIrrigation agricoledeBewässerungptIrrigaçãozh灌溉arالري

   Synonyms: floodingsoakingsprinklingwatering

2. Medical flushing C1 formal medical

   The process of washing out a wound or body cavity with a stream of water or a medicated solution.

   • The doctor performed wound irrigation to remove debris and bacteria.
   • Nasal irrigation can help relieve sinus congestion.
   • Irrigation of the bladder is sometimes necessary after surgery.

   ruМедицинское промываниеesIrrigación médicafrIrrigation médicaledeMedizinische SpülungptIrrigação médicazh医疗冲洗arغسل طبي

   Synonyms: cleansingdouchelavagewashing

• irrigations plural form
• irrigations' possessive plural form
• irrigation's possessive singular form