Meaning & use
hydroponics
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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