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hydroponics
[ hahy-druh-pon-iks ]
/ ˌhaɪ drəˈpɒn ɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)
the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; soilless growth of plants.Compare aeroculture, geoponics (def. 2).
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Origin of hydroponics
First recorded in 1935–40; hydro-1 + (geo)ponics
OTHER WORDS FROM hydroponics
hy·dro·pon·ic, adjectivehy·dro·pon·i·cal·ly, adverbhy·drop·o·nist [hahy-drop-uh-nist], /haɪˈdrɒp ə nɪst/, hy·dro·pon·i·cist, nounWords nearby hydroponics
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British Dictionary definitions for hydroponics
hydroponics
/ (ˌhaɪdrəʊˈpɒnɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) a method of cultivating plants by growing them in gravel, etc, through which water containing dissolved inorganic nutrient salts is pumpedAlso called: aquiculture
Derived forms of hydroponics
hydroponic, adjectivehydroponically, adverbWord Origin for hydroponics
C20: from hydro- + (geo) ponics
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Scientific definitions for hydroponics
hydroponics
[ hī′drə-pŏn′ĭks ]
The cultivation of plants in a nutrient-rich solution, rather than in soil, and under controlled conditions of light, temperature, and humidity. Also called aquaculture
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Cultural definitions for hydroponics
hydroponics
[ (heye-druh-pon-iks) ]
Cultivating plants in an artificial environment in which the necessary nutrients are carried to the roots in a liquid mixture.
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