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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
irrigates, irrigating, irrigated |
| definition 1: |
to water by artificial means, as by pumping and spraying, or by man-made channels from a natural source of water.
Farmers have to irrigate this dry land in order to grow crops. |
| definition 2: |
to wash out or spray during a medical or dental procedure.
The dentist irrigates the gums to dislodge food particles. |
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| derivation: |
irrigator (n.) |
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