irrigate

• Verbo utilizado para referirse a la acción de suministrar agua a la tierra o a los cultivos para favorecer su crecimiento, generalmente mediante canales o tuberías; también puede aplicarse al lavado o riego de tejidos o conductos del cuerpo.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels or pipes.

1. Supply land with waterB2formalscientific

   To supply dry land with water by means of channels, ditches, or sprinklers, typically to help crops grow.

   Regar tierras de cultivo

   • Farmers irrigate their fields during the dry season.
   • The ancient Romans built aqueducts to irrigate their crops.
   • Modern systems irrigate large areas with minimal water waste.

   Sinónimosdrenchfloodhosemoistensaturatesprinklewaterwet

   Antónimosdrain

2. Cleanse or flush a body partB2formalmedical

   To supply a constant flow of liquid to a wound or body cavity for cleansing, cooling, or disinfecting purposes.

   Irrigar (una herida o cavidad corporal)

   • The doctor used saline to irrigate the patient's wound.
   • During surgery, the area is irrigated to keep it clean.
   • Eye drops can be used to irrigate and soothe irritated eyes.

   Sinónimoscleansedoucheflushlavagerinsewash