Aquiculture (Noun)
Meaning
A technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Aquiculture allows farmers to produce crops more efficiently while reducing their environmental impact on the land.
- Researchers are experimenting with various aquiculture systems to grow plants that are difficult to cultivate using traditional methods.
- In urban areas, some individuals use indoor aquiculture systems as a means to produce fresh herbs year-round.
- A large commercial aquiculture operation is planning to establish a massive underwater facility to cultivate algae.
- Small-scale aquiculture projects in communities around the world help people have better access to nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables.