hydroponics

noun

Definition of hydroponicsnext
as in aquaculture
technical a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil

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  1. aquaculture
  2. agriculture
  3. farming
  4. gardening
  5. cultivation
  6. horticulture
Noun
  • They were first imported to the southeastern U.S. in the 1970s to control weeds in aquaculture farms and eventually escaped into the river.
    Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Souza told us about the early islanders’ sophisticated system of aquaculture and pointed out the eel, barracuda, and — excitement! — puffer fish that live in the ponds today.
    Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of aquaculture
Noun
  • The 2003 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) increased policy focus on water conservation, resulting in less water being used in agriculture, so that more could be provided to urban areas like San Diego.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • By 2050, Tanzania may experience significant drought and more intense flooding, which could lead to a widespread decrease in agriculture and a lowering of the gross domestic product by up to 18 percent.
    New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • The company plans to expand its fish farming operations in Taiwan, the U.S., and Brazil and aims to enhance market penetration through the establishment of fish farms and diversification of revenue streams.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Homan, 63, decided on a career in law enforcement as a boy in West Carthage, New York, watching his father work as a magistrate in the small farming town.
    Elliot Spagat, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of farming
Noun
  • Ditch these gardening supplies at the end of the growing season to set yourself up for a successful spring.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
  • At that point, Stewart had expanded from just cookbooks to crafts, gardening, decorating, and home furnishings.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of gardening
Noun
  • Chateau St Jean 2023 Carneros Chardonnay The Carneros Chardonnay flourishes in a cool climate with moderate temperatures, maritime winds, and daily coastal fog, creating an ideal microclimate for grape cultivation.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • She was tasked with traveling throughout Mexico to learn about the country’s culture, including agave cultivation.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of cultivation
Noun
  • Hailing from Anoka, Minnesota, 44-year-old Gienger is a horticulture teacher at Anoka Technical College.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The Show Gardens along Main Avenue, Sanctuary and Feature Gardens explore themes through horticulture, while the All About Plants area in the Floral Marquee focuses on planting.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024
Definition of horticulture
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