The irrigation
Example: Irrigation supplies water to crops for agricultural production
Definition
"Irrigation" is the artificial process of supplying water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels, pipes, or sprinklers. It is essential in agriculture to maintain moisture levels, especially in areas with insufficient rainfall.
Etymology
The word "irrigation" comes from the Latin verb 'irrigare,' meaning 'to water' or 'to irrigate.' It combines 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'rigare' meaning 'to wet or water.' Did you know that ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians developed early irrigation systems to support farming?
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"The irrigation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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