Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hydroponics

Noun

/haɪˈdrɒpənɪks/

Definition

A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent.

Examples

Tomatoes can be grown using hydroponics for a more controlled environment.
Hydroponics allows for year-round crop production, regardless of the weather.
The school initiated a hydroponics program to teach students about sustainable agriculture.

Meaning

Hydroponics refers to a technique of cultivating plants in water that is enriched with nutrients, allowing for the plants to grow directly in this solution instead of traditional soil.