aeroponics
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of aeroponics
aero- + (geo)ponics, on the model of hydroponics
Example Sentences
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It will use space-saving methods such as aeroponics, in which plants are grown in vertical columns without soil and are fed liquid nutrients.
From Nature ● Jul. 13, 2020
In aeroponics, farmers grow plants without soil and with little water.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2014
Hydroponics and aeroponics - a type of hydroponics, but rather than growing in nutrient-rich water, grows in the air and the plants get sprayed with nutrients - technology is increasingly being utilised by businesses themselves.
From BBC ● May 23, 2013
With aeroponics there is absolutely no water holding capacity; if your pump fails your plants can all be dead in 10 minutes.
From BBC ● May 23, 2013
Tim Blank, who developed the Tower Garden technology, acknowledges that, historically, aeroponics has had its challenges but believes he has overcome them with his design.
From BBC ● May 23, 2013
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