aquaponic
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a word derived from
aquaponics.
aquaponicsnouna farming system that circulates wastewater from animal aquaculture to hydroponically cultivated plants, whereby the plants draw nutrients from the waste and filter the water, allowing for its recycled use by the aquatic animals.
Example Sentences
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Pink light emanates from the world’s largest aquaponic greenhouse, which can produce up to 2 million kilograms of salad greens each year.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 9, 2023
He built an aquaponic system in the backyard and transformed Mandy’s pool into a freshwater pond for tilapia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
“It’s from our aquaponic farm. You can take a tour.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 8, 2022
Upward Farms cultivates the fish sustainably, without added chemicals, in an indoor integrated aquaponic system where the aquaculture wastewater is used to fertilize the salad crops.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2021
The villages, which would not have cars or trucks, would use aquaponic systems and vertical farming to grow enough food to feed residents year-round.
From Fox News ● Apr. 8, 2019