noun · neutral
irrigation
UK/ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/US/ˌɪr.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ir·RI·ga·tion
the artificial supply of water to land or crops to help growth, especially by means of channels
Examples
“Modern irrigation techniques save water and increase yields.”
“Poor irrigation leads to salinisation of the soil in some areas.”
“Farmers depend on irrigation during dry seasons.”
Band 8 sentence
“Efficient drip irrigation can dramatically reduce water use in arid farming regions.”
Collocations
- irrigation system
- drip irrigation
- irrigation scheme
Word family
Common mistakes
The farmer irrigates the field by canalization.→The farmer irrigates the field using canals.
Irrigation is very important for rice in dry season.→Irrigation is very important for rice in the dry season.
Say it for a higher band
5watering→6water supply→7+irrigation
Synonyms
watering
Easily confused
drainage
“Good irrigation increases crop yields, while poor drainage can cause waterlogging.”
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