Business / Agriculture / Center Pivot Irrigation: A self-propelled irrigation system in which a single pipeline supported on towers rotates around a central point. These systems are typically about one-quarter mile long and serve 128 to 132 acre circular fields.
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Pivot Verb Synonyms: centre, heart, focal point, hub, nave, crux
Pivot Noun Synonyms: pintle, gudgeon, hinge, swivel, pin, kingpin, spindle, fulcrum
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Business / Agriculture / Irrigation: Applying water (or wastewater) to land areas to supply the water (and sometimes nutrient) needs of plants. Techniques for irrigating include furrow irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, trickle (or drip) MORE
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Business / Agriculture / Irrigation Return Flow: Part of artificially applied water that is not consumed by plants or evaporation, and that eventually 'returns' to an aquifer or surface water body, such as a lake or stream. Commonly used when discus MORE
Business / Agriculture / Irrigation Water Management: Managing irrigation applications based on the water-holding capacity of the soil and the need of the crop. The water is applied at a rate and in such a manner that the crop can use it efficiently and MORE