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    irrigation

    US /ˌɪrɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

    ・

    UK /ˌɪrɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounSupplying land with water using pipes
    Some small farming communities still have irrigation problems despite their pleas for help
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe process of washing out a body cavity or wound with a stream of fluid
    The doctor recommended nasal irrigation to relieve my sinus congestion

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    Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

    12:06Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3
    • The Tigris and Euphrates are decent as rivers go, but Mesopotamia is no Indus Valley with its on-schedule flooding and easy irrigation.

      The Tigris and Euphrates are decent as rivers go, but Mesopotamia is no Indus Valley with its on-schedule flooding and easy irrigation.

    • A lot of slave labor was needed to make the Tigris and Euphrates useful for irrigation.

      A lot of slave labor was needed to make the Tigris and Euphrates useful for irrigation.

    B2

    How can smart tech tackle climate change? CrowdScience - BBC World Service

    37:31How can smart tech tackle climate change? CrowdScience - BBC World Service
    • messages sent to them about irrigation  practices or what they need to do for  

      messages sent to them about irrigation  practices or what they need to do for  

    • other examples when I was doing my research from  mobile phone technology to run irrigation systems  

      other examples when I was doing my research from  mobile phone technology to run irrigation systems  

    B1

    10 Creepiest Figures in History That Are Scarier Than Horror Villains

    13:5710 Creepiest Figures in History That Are Scarier Than Horror Villains
    • He obliterated entire civilizations, destroying ancient irrigation systems to turn fertile farmland into desert.

      He obliterated entire civilizations, destroying ancient irrigation systems to turn fertile farmland into desert.

    • he obliterated entire civilizations, destroying ancient irrigation systems to turn fertile farmland into desert.

      he obliterated entire civilizations, destroying ancient irrigation systems to turn fertile farmland into desert.

    B2

    Tips for Saving Water and Money

    02:34Tips for Saving Water and Money
    • If you have an irrigation system, make sure your rain sensor is set-up and working properly so you're not watering when its raining.

      If you have an irrigation system, make sure your rain sensor is set-up and working properly so you're not watering when its raining.

    • If you have an irrigation system, make sure your rain sensor is set up and working properly so that you're not watering when it's raining.

      If you have an irrigation system, make sure your rain sensor is set up and working properly so that you're not watering when it's raining.

    B1

    Top 10 Recent Major Global Events That NOBODY Is Talking About

    17:04Top 10 Recent Major Global Events That NOBODY Is Talking About
    • As pointed out by the American think tank, the Atlantic Council, quote, the RLC has shrunk by more than 90% since the 1960s due to the diversion of its tributaries, the Amu Darya and Sir Darya, for large-scale irrigation.

      As pointed out by the American think tank, the Atlantic Council, quote, the RLC has shrunk by more than 90% since the 1960s due to the diversion of its tributaries, the Amu Darya and Sir Darya, for large-scale irrigation.

    • As pointed out by the American think tank The Atlantic Council, quote, "the Aral Sea has shrunk by more than 90% since the 1960s due to the diversion of its tributaries, the Amu Darya and Seer Darya, for large-scale irrigation." Before we continue, be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos.

      As pointed out by the American think tank The Atlantic Council, quote, "the Aral Sea has shrunk by more than 90% since the 1960s due to the diversion of its tributaries, the Amu Darya and Seer Darya, for large-scale irrigation." Before we continue, be sure to subscribe to our channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos.

    B1

    The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History #1

    11:11The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History #1
    • Advantage: agriculture can be practiced all over the world, although in some cases it takes extensive manipulation of the environment, like, you know, irrigation, controlled flooding, terracing, that kind of thing.

      Advantage: agriculture can be practiced all over the world, although in some cases it takes extensive manipulation of the environment, like, you know, irrigation, controlled flooding, terracing, that kind of thing.

    • lots of places it requires extensive manipulation of the environment; e.g., irrigation or controlled

      lots of places it requires extensive manipulation of the environment; e.g., irrigation or controlled

    B1

    Trump’s Warning for Investors

    17:03Trump’s Warning for Investors
    • And if you're rebuilding concrete, glass and steel with irrigation in place, irrigation, you would be approved in under 90 days.

      And if you're rebuilding concrete, glass and steel with irrigation in place, irrigation, you would be approved in under 90 days.

    • steel with irrigation, in-place irrigation, you would be approved in under 90 days,

      steel with irrigation, in-place irrigation, you would be approved in under 90 days,

    B1

    ◄ Machu Picchu, Peru [HD] ►

    06:36◄ Machu Picchu, Peru [HD] ►
    • One thing that made this possible was that the crops did not need any irrigation due to the constant rains and ever-present humidity.

      One thing that made this possible was that the crops did not need any irrigation due to the constant rains and ever-present humidity.

    • not need any irrigation, due to the constant rains and ever-present humidity. Another purpose

      not need any irrigation, due to the constant rains and ever-present humidity. Another purpose

    B1

    Disease! Crash Course World History 203

    11:37Disease! Crash Course World History 203
    • Also, river valleys can be breeding grounds for disease, especially where cultures developed irrigation, which often relied on slow-moving or standing water.

      Also, river valleys can be breeding grounds for disease, especially where cultures developed irrigation, which often relied on slow-moving or standing water.

    • Also, river valleys could be breeding grounds for disease, especially where cultures developed irrigation,

      Also, river valleys could be breeding grounds for disease, especially where cultures developed irrigation,

    B1

    China Has a Crazy Number of Ghost Cities | China Uncensored

    05:09China Has a Crazy Number of Ghost Cities | China Uncensored
    • Most of the apartments meant for the 300,000 planned residents sit empty, built on land that used to be irrigation ditches for the farmers.

      Most of the apartments meant for the 300,000 planned residents sit empty, built on land that used to be irrigation ditches for the farmers.

    • built on land that used to be irrigation ditches for the farmers.

      built on land that used to be irrigation ditches for the farmers.

    B1