hydroponics

[ hahy-druh-pon-iks ]
/ ˌhaɪ drəˈpɒn ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; soilless growth of plants. Compare aeroculture, geoponics(def 2).

Origin of hydroponics

First recorded in 1935–40; hydro-1 + (geo)ponics

OTHER WORDS FROM hydroponics

hy·dro·pon·ic, adjective hy·dro·pon·i·cal·ly, adverb hy·drop·o·nist [hahy-drop-uh-nist] /haɪˈdrɒp ə nɪst/, hy·dro·pon·i·cist, noun

Words nearby hydroponics

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British Dictionary definitions for hydroponic

hydroponics
/ (ˌhaɪdrəʊˈpɒnɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) a method of cultivating plants by growing them in gravel, etc, through which water containing dissolved inorganic nutrient salts is pumped Also called: aquiculture

Derived forms of hydroponics

hydroponic, adjective hydroponically, adverb

Word Origin for hydroponics

C20: from hydro- + ( geo) ponics

Scientific definitions for hydroponic

hydroponics
[ hī′drə-pŏn′ĭks ]

The cultivation of plants in a nutrient-rich solution, rather than in soil, and under controlled conditions of light, temperature, and humidity. Also called aquaculture

Cultural definitions for hydroponic

hydroponics
[ (heye-druh-pon-iks) ]

Cultivating plants in an artificial environment in which the necessary nutrients are carried to the roots in a liquid mixture.