irrigate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] pour water on | |
| Synonyms: | water | |
| Examples: | "Water the lawn" |
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| Related terms: | wet flush syringe hush hose irrigation watering | |
| 2. | [ verb ] supply with a constant flow or sprinkling of some liquid, for the purpose of cooling, cleansing, or disinfecting | |
| Examples: | "irrigate the wound" |
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| Related terms: | treat irrigation | |
| Similar spelling: |
irrigation |
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