irrigation system
[/ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: irrigation systems
sistema de irrigação
1. A network of canals, pipes, sprinklers, and other equipment designed to supply water to land or crops for agricultural purposes
The farm installed a modern irrigation system to increase crop yield during dry seasons.
A fazenda instalou um sistema de irrigação moderno para aumentar a produção agrícola durante as estações secas.
2. Infrastructure used in medical contexts to flush or clean wounds and body cavities
The surgeon used an irrigation system to clean the surgical area before closure.
O cirurgião utilizou um sistema de irrigação para limpar a área cirúrgica antes do fechamento.
3. A method or technique for controlled water distribution to maintain soil moisture
An efficient irrigation system can reduce water waste by up to 50 percent.
Um sistema de irrigação eficiente pode reduzir o desperdício de água em até 50 por cento.
In Brazil, irrigation systems are particularly important in the Northeast region (Sertão) where water scarcity is a major agricultural challenge. Modern irrigation infrastructure like the São Francisco River projects represent significant investments in agricultural development. In the USA, irrigation is critical in western states, while Portuguese agriculture relies on irrigation in specific regions like the Alentejo. The term reflects the global importance of water management in sustainable agriculture.
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