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hydroponics

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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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The Thriving Economy Project report consists of over 800 policy recommendations across issues including data centers, energy security, agriculture, and manufacturing in the most comprehensive energy platform Democrats have put forward in years.

— Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
London is now going in a different direction, negotiating closer regulatory alignment with Brussels on agriculture, energy, and defense.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of agriculture

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Wool makes up a tiny percentage of fashion’s fiber basket, and in sustainability circles, it is often touted as a perfect playground for better farming practices, and a natural alternative to synthetic performance fabrics.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026
McCausland said there is a new event this year – the Agrolympics – in which people team up in twos to answer questions about farming, and maybe compete in some farm chores.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of farming

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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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While previous expressions in this series have explored a single variable at a time–first agave cultivation methods, then terroir–this release takes a broader view of the entire craft.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
The facility uses artificial lighting, intelligent cultivation systems and low-carbon energy to maintain the crops.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 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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