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subirrigation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A method of irrigation where water is delivered to the plant rootzone from below the soil surface and absorbed upwards. The excess water may be collected for reuse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle

Examples

  • Subirrigation is used in growing field crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and sugar cane in areas with high water tables, such as Florida, and in commercial greenhouse operations.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sub- + irrigation.