Hydroponics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydroponics is a noun meaning The cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil.
Meaning
The cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil.
Example Sentences
Despite relying on water alone to grow plants, hydroponics systems require 90 percent less water than crops grown in soil, due to water recycling and the self-contained nature of the system. Because of the closed nature of the system, it is […]
Synonyms for hydroponics
Depending on context, synonyms include aquiculture.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aquiculture, hydroagriculture, hydrosoil, fogponics, hydrosprigging, fertigation.
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