aquaponics
AK-wuh-pon-iks
Definition
A sustainable food production system that combines conventional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals like fish) with hydroponics (cultivating plants in water) in a symbiotic environment.
How do you pronounce aquaponics?
Aquaponics is pronounced AK-wuh-pon-iks (IPA: //ˈækwəˌpɒnɪks//).
Where does aquaponics come from?
The word is a portmanteau derived from 'aquaculture' and 'hydroponics,' blending Latin roots meaning 'water-growing' and 'water-cultivation' to describe this integrated farming method.
In the news
The article mentions an aquaponics system as part of the school's agricultural facilities where fish and plants are grown together to demonstrate sustainable ecosystems to students.
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