What does "drip irrigation" mean?

An irrigation method that delivers water slowly and directly to the rootzone of plants through a network of valves, pipes, and emitters.

Drip irrigation

Common synonyms include: climate controlled irrigation system, drip, drip based, drip emitter watering, drip emitters, drip irrigation approach.

noun

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Noun

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An irrigation method that delivers water slowly and directly to the rootzone of plants through a network of valves, pipes, and emitters. uncountable