CultureAugust 23, 2026

hydroponic

HY-druh-PON-ik

Definition

Relating to a method of growing plants in water enriched with mineral nutrient solutions rather than in soil.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek words 'hydor' meaning water and 'ponos' meaning labor or toil, referring to the practice of using water-based nutrient solutions to support plant growth.

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