irrigation

• Action 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.

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.

indénombrable

1. Agricultural water supplyB2formal

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

   Irrigation agricole

   • 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.

   Synonymesfloodingsoakingsprinklingwatering

2. Medical flushingC1formalmedical

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

   Irrigation médicale

   • 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.

   Synonymescleansingdouchelavagewashing