nutrientcontrol
nounUK /ˈnjuːtriənt kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈnuːtriənt kənˈtroʊl/
Nutrient control means watching and managing how much food and vitamins plants or bodies get.
Farmers use nutrient control to give their crops just the right amount of food.
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2. In farming, the planned adding and limiting of plant food in soil or water.
The greenhouse uses nutrient control so the tomatoes grow strong and healthy.
3. In health, keeping track of the vitamins and minerals a person eats.
Her doctor suggested nutrient control to make sure she gets enough iron.
4. In science, the process of adjusting nutrient levels in a tank or system.
The aquarium's nutrient control keeps the water clean for the fish.