Noun: irrigation ,i-ri'gey-shun
- Supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc.
"The farmers relied on irrigation to grow crops in the arid region"
- (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution
"The nurse performed irrigation to clean the wound thoroughly"
Derived forms: irrigations
Type of: medical aid, medical care, provision, supply
Encyclopedia: Irrigation