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Irrigation efficiency

The percentage of water applied to a field that is actually used by crops, as opposed to being lost through runoff, evaporation, or deep percolation.

Related terms

  • Runoff

    The flow of water over land surfaces, often carrying soil, nutrients, or pollutants.

  • Evaporation

    The physical process by which water changes from liquid to vapor and leaves the soil or water surface.

  • Percolation

    The downward movement of water through soil pores or rock fractures, influencing groundwater recharge.