hydroponics

Meanings

• A method of growing plants without soil, by supplying them with essential nutrients directly in water.

  - "Hydroponics is a popular method for growing plants in urban areas where soil is scarce."
  - "The nutrient solution in hydroponics is carefully controlled to provide optimal plant growth."

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Variants

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hydroponic , hydroponically , hydroponics

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'hydro' (water) and 'ponos' (labour).

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Trivia

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1. Hydroponics was first developed in the 19th century.

2. The largest hydroponic farm in the world covers over 16 hectares in the Netherlands.

3. Some hydroponic systems use fish waste as a source of nutrients for the plants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aeroponics: A type of hydroponic system where plants are grown in air, with mist or fog providing the necessary moisture.

2. Nutrient film technique: A hydroponic system where the roots of the plants are constantly bathed in a thin film of nutrient solution.

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Culture

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Hydroponics has been used in space exploration for growing plants in space stations. It is also used in large commercial agriculture operations.

How to Memorize "hydroponics"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plant growing in a container filled with water and nutrients.
   - Visualize the roots of the plant absorbing the nutrients directly from the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hydroponics with urban farming and sustainable agriculture.
   - Associate hydroponics with space exploration and the future of food production.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember H2O (water) and PONOS (labour) to remember the meaning of hydroponics.
   - Think of HYDRO (water) and POND (ponos, labour) for hydroponics.

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