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irrigates

The correct spelling is irrigates.

How to pronounce irrigates

verb

Say it like: Irr-iga-tes

The correct spelling is irrigates. To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc. For example: "We need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops."

Usage Examples

We need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops.

The nurse will show you how to irrigate the wound to prevent infection.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.
  2. 2.To clean (a wound) with a fluid.

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