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aquaculture
(redirected from Fish farming)

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aq·ua·cul·ture  (kw-klchr, äkw-) also aq·ui·cul·ture (kw-klchr, äkw-)
n. In both senses also called aquafarming.
1. The science, art, and business of cultivating marine or freshwater food fish or shellfish, such as oysters, clams, salmon, and trout, under controlled conditions.
2. Hydroponics.
aqua·cultur·al adj.
aqua·cultur·ist n.
aquaculture  (kw-klchr, äkw-)
1. The science of cultivating marine or freshwater food fish, such as salmon and trout, or shellfish, such as oysters and clams, under controlled conditions.
2. See hydroponics.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aquacultureaquaculture - rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food
cultivation - (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)


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