Drip irrigation

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹɪp ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

Drip irrigation (noun)

  1. A method of watering plants with water that falls slowly through small tubes near the roots.
  2. An irrigation system using pipes and emitters to release small amounts of water at set points.

Examples

  • Drip irrigation gives a slow water supply to the roots.
  • The soil stays moist because drip irrigation provides slow water supply.