Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acre-inch
noun
/ˈeɪ.kər.ɪnʧ/
Definition
A unit of measurement that represents the volume of one acre of land covered to a depth of one inch.
Examples
- The farmer calculated the water needed for his fields in acre-inches.
- Three acre-inches of rainfall were recorded this season.
Meaning
The amount of water that can cover one acre of land to a depth of one inch, commonly used in agriculture and irrigation contexts.
Synonyms
- acre-foot
- volume measurement
- irrigation measure
