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hydroponic

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hy·dro·pon·ics  (hdr-pnks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
Cultivation of plants in nutrient solution rather than in soil.
[hydro- + (geo)ponics.]
hydro·ponic adj.
hydro·poni·cal·ly adv.
hydro·poni·cist (--sst), hydro·ponist (hdr-pnst, h-drp-hst) n.
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Adj.1.hydroponichydroponic - of or relating to aquiculture; "aquacultural methods"; "hydroponic lettuce"
aquacultural, aquicultural
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hydroponic [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈpɒnɪk] ADJ → hidropónico


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A hydroponic vegetable operation within the walls of the Thessalon First Nation's Bio Centre is gaining momentum as the community examines ways of diversifying.
Hydroponics help First Nation grow by Louiseize, Kelly / Northern Ontario Business
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