riverponic

Definition

A hybrid system based on hydroponic technology that uses floating plants in a river to filter water and provide habitat for wildlife.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau blending 'river' and 'hydroponic,' the latter of which comes from the Greek 'hydro' (water) and 'ponos' (labor/work).

In the news

Nick Wesley uses this term to describe the floating wetland system, highlighting that it functions like hydroponic farming but is specifically adapted for cleaning river water.

In Chicago, a Shedd Aquarium-backed team built floating gardens, and after years on the Chicago River, the

The Economic Times

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