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irrigate

[ir-i-geyt] / ˈɪr ɪˌgeɪt /
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water
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Irrigate the conjunctival sac with sterile saline solution.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

Irrigate on the strength of the little difference in the levels.

From Letters of Travel (1892-1913) by Kipling, Rudyard

Irrigate in a furrow between the rows about once a month; cultivate after each irrigation.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

Irrigate, ir′i-gāt, v.t. to water: to wet or moisten: to cause water to flow upon.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

Irrigate the system by imbibing freely of hot and cold water at various periods of the day.

From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)




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