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ir•ri•gate
Pronunciation: (ir'i-gāt"), [key]—
v.t., -gat•ed, -gat•ing.
1. to supply (land) with water by artificial means, as by diverting streams, flooding, or spraying.
2. Med.to supply or wash (an orifice, wound, etc.) with a spray or a flow of some liquid.
3. to moisten; wet.
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