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drip irrigation

/ˈdrɪp ɪrɪɡeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण ड्रिप इरिगेशन

टपक सिंचाई, ड्रिप सिंचाई

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noun
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    [U]

    a method of watering crops in which water is allowed to drip slowly onto the roots of the plants through a system of narrow pipes

    टपक सिंचाई, ड्रिप सिंचाई

    • Drip irrigation saves water and fertiliser.
    • Farmers in dry districts are being given subsidies to install drip irrigation.

    Synonyms trickle irrigation

≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

trickle irrigation

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Do not confuse drip irrigation (water is dropped slowly at the roots) and sprinkler irrigation (water is sprayed over the crop like rain).

Drip irrigation (पानी धीरे-धीरे जड़ों में टपकाया जाता है) और sprinkler irrigation (पानी बारिश की तरह फ़सल पर छिड़का जाता है) में भ्रमित न हों।