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hydroponics

noun

Definition of hydroponics

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

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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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In this hilltop beyond the realm of agriculture, the hermit has installed himself, wearing goatskins and stinking of musk.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Interviewees had worked in construction, health care, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, retail or agriculture.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of agriculture

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But now, farming harvest season has picked up in full swing in September and the agricultural sector is suffering from the weight of record diesel costs.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Experts say that farming practices, not size, are what is significant for food safety.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of farming

Noun

While her dad passed down his green thumb to her, ever since their family cultivated a victory garden for the troops during World War II, Stewart pointed out that gardening has been gaining widespread popularity in recent months.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Bring gardening gloves and water to help care for the gardens on a Saturday morning.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of gardening

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The land that is now called Longwood Gardens has a rich history with many stewards, but the cultivation of the gardens themselves is largely attributed to American entrepreneur and businessman Pierre du Pont, who purchased the property in 1906.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Organizers said the session will dive into cotton cultivation, including the stresses currently facing the crop and its growers and the innovations that are making the practice smarter and more sustainable.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of cultivation

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Flamingo Estate as a brand is lush, sensorial, and well-designed; its collaborations—like a jam with Pamela Anderson—bring pop culture into horticulture.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Amanda Wilkins Bratcher is a horticulture agent for the NC Cooperative Extension in Lee County, North Carolina.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of horticulture

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