hydroponics
nounUK /ˌhaɪdrəˈpɒnɪks/
US /ˌhaɪdrəˈpɑːnɪks/
Hydroponics is a way of growing plants in water instead of dirt.
The class used hydroponics to grow lettuce in a tank of water.
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2. The scientific study of growing plants without soil.
She studied hydroponics at the agricultural college.
3. A method used in space research to grow food for astronauts.
NASA tested hydroponics to feed crews on long missions.
4. A hobby of raising plants in nutrient-rich water at home.
His hydroponics setup fills the kitchen window with herbs.