Hydroponics (Noun)
Meaning
A technique of growing plants (without soil) in water containing dissolved nutrients.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company specializes in designing and installing hydroponics systems for commercial growers.
- Hydroponics allows for more control over the nutrient levels and pH of the water, resulting in faster growth rates.
- The university's agriculture department is conducting research on the use of hydroponics in sustainable farming practices.
- The indoor garden uses hydroponics to grow a variety of leafy greens and herbs year-round.
- The hydroponics system in the greenhouse is capable of producing over 10,000 pounds of produce per year.