hydroponics

noun

Definition of hydroponicsnext
as in aquaculture
technical a method of growing plants in water rather than in soil

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Recent Examples of hydroponics Housing and outreach manager Amanda Clark said the center plans to use some of the produce harvested from its hydroponics crops in the fridges throughout the summer. — April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026 Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 The LetPot Max hydroponics growing system features flexible trays that can be used as a 21-pod or two-pod system for growing both small and large plants. — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydroponics
  1. aquaculture
  2. agriculture
  3. farming
  4. gardening
  5. cultivation
  6. horticulture
Noun
  • Typically, submerged solar cells struggle to harvest energy due to the rapid loss of sunlight intensity underwater, posing a hurdle for marine monitoring applications like aquaculture.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last year designated 13 areas totaling 33 square miles (85 square kilometers) for the development of aquaculture off California and Texas.
    — Amy Taxin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of aquaculture
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  • The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.
    — NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Focus on local agriculture, underserved communities and expanding strategic partnerships.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • The rural economy, largely dependent on farming, is also an important pillar of consumer spending.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Climate volatility, shifting regulatory pressures and economic uncertainty are rapidly transforming cotton farming from a traditional agricultural endeavor into a complex, high-stakes business challenge.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of farming
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  • Crew members scurry over to the actors with a gardening-type tool, opening the nozzle and blowing a cloud of yellow and red dust onto us.
    — Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The site also includes a farm and garden where residents will be able to receive job training and learn urban gardening skills.
    — Maddie White, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of gardening
Noun
  • The bear-resistant container was invented to arrest the inadvertent cultivation of problem bears.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Study Unprompted Giving Increases Look at donors who increased their giving without a major cultivation push and work backward.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultivation
Noun
  • Matthew McKernan is a consumer horticulture associate at the Kansas State University extension.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • To best protect the environment and your plants, Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the University of Maine Extension, recommends using plain brown paper grocery bags as mulch.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of horticulture

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“Hydroponics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydroponics. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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