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
  • Although Trump has declared his intention to claw back unspent Inflation Reduction Act funds, experts say rescinding farm conservation money could irritate the agriculture industry.
    Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Reflecting on Bright Tide’s trajectory, Wright remains steadfast in his belief that agriculture can be a vehicle for planetary health.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 6 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
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  • Amid this emotional void, Stewart found solace in gardening—a passion that grew partly from necessity, as her family often struggled to put food on the table due to her father’s alcoholism.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
  • With a namesake label of her own that offers fashion apparel, gardening tools, home decor and other products, the 83-year-old Stewart is a familiar face around QVC.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of gardening
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  • 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
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  • Our Expert Panel Ian Simpkins is the senior director of horticulture and sustainability at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
    Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Hailing from Anoka, Minnesota, 44-year-old Gienger is a horticulture teacher at Anoka Technical College.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of horticulture
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