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aquaponics

noun

/ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

Meaning

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.

hydroponics, aquaculture, integrated farming

traditional farming, monoculture, soil-based agriculture

an unlucky accident or minor misfortune

a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or dow...

a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence

A storehouse for grain; a region that produces a large amount of grain

The state of being private, away from other people.

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional ide...