irrigate
US /ˈɪr.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈɪr.ə.ɡeɪt/
1.
regar, irrigar
supply water to land or crops to aid growth, typically by means of channels, pipes, or sprinklers
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Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
Los agricultores riegan sus campos durante las estaciones secas.
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The new system will irrigate a larger area more efficiently.
El nuevo sistema regará un área más grande de manera más eficiente.
2.
irrigar, lavar
wash out (a wound or body part) with a flow of water or other liquid
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The nurse will irrigate the wound to prevent infection.
La enfermera irrigará la herida para prevenir infecciones.
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It's important to irrigate your eyes if chemicals get into them.
Es importante irrigar los ojos si les entran productos químicos.