Meaning & use
aquaponics
A farming system that combines raising fish with growing plants in water, using fish waste to fertilize the plants.
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The school built a small aquaponics system to teach students about sustainable food production.
In aquaponics, plants filter the water before it is returned to the fish tank.
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Aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponics into a single, largely self-sustaining growing system.
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