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 letter was signed by maritime transportation stakeholders including importers, exporters, manufacturers, agriculture and farming groups, logistics providers and freight forwarders, customs brokerages and trucking firms, among others.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Both countries will set up an agriculture working group under a trade council, which will hold its first meeting before the year ends to discuss two-way market access and regulation, the commerce ministry said.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • His hit farming series launched on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite on the streaming service.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The letter was signed by maritime transportation stakeholders including importers, exporters, manufacturers, agriculture and farming groups, logistics providers and freight forwarders, customs brokerages and trucking firms, among others.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of farming
Noun
  • 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
  • This means looking at new donor cultivation, as well as retention and re-engagement.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Long before today’s visitors made their way to Wudang, the mountain drew people seeking solitude and spiritual cultivation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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