BusinessAugust 20, 2026

recirculating

REE-sur-kyuh-lay-ting

Definition

Referring to an aquaculture system that continually treats, filters, and reuses water to maintain optimal conditions for fish.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 're-' (again) and 'circulare' (to form a circle), the word describes the process of moving something back through a system to cycle it repeatedly.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe the specific type of salmon farming facility being built in Quebec, highlighting the technology used to manage water efficiency.

Samonix: $300 million land-based farm enters public hearing

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Salmon Business

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