💧hydroponics

noun
ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

Meaning

Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
A method of growing plants without soil using nutrient-rich water.

Example Sentences

Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.

Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.

Synonyms

soilless farming, aquaponics, controlled agriculture
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soilless farming, aquaponics, controlled agriculture
Entry 2
soilless farming, aquaponics, controlled agriculture

Antonyms

traditional farming, soil-based cultivation, land-dependent agriculture
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traditional farming, soil-based cultivation, land-dependent agriculture
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traditional farming, soil-based cultivation, land-dependent agriculture

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