Meaning & use

hydroponics

noun·Advanced

A method of growing plants in nutrient-rich water instead of soil.

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The greenhouse uses hydroponics to grow lettuce year-round without soil.

Hydroponics can produce higher yields in less space than traditional farming.

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Hydroponics is often paired with controlled indoor lighting to grow crops in urban settings.

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