irrigational
Definition
Adjective
Relating to or involving irrigation, the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growth of crops.
Usage Examples
- (Projects that supply water for farming.)
- (Canals used for watering crops.)
- (Efficiency in delivering water for agriculture.)
Advanced Usage
"irrigational infrastructure": the network of channels, pipes, and pumps used for irrigation.
- The country invested heavily in irrigational infrastructure to combat drought. (Systems built to manage water for farming.)
"irrigational management": the practice of planning and controlling water use for irrigation.
- Proper irrigational management can reduce water waste and increase crop yield. (Strategic handling of water resources.)
Variants and Related Words
- Irrigation (noun): the act or process of supplying water to land by artificial means.
- The irrigation of fields is essential in dry climates. (Watering of crops.)
- Irrigate (verb): to supply land or crops with water.
- They irrigate the fields every morning. (Apply water artificially.)
- Irrigator (noun): a person or device that irrigates.
- The irrigator checked the sprinkler system. (Worker or machine that waters.)
Synonyms
- Watering: the act of supplying water.
- Hydration (in agricultural context): providing moisture.
- Aquifer-fed (specific to irrigation systems): supplied by underground water.
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