hydroponics

Definition

The cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution rather than in the soil.

Etymology

From hydro- (“water”) + Ancient Greek πόνος (pónos, “work, labour”) + -ics.

Example Sentences

• "Despite relying on water alone to grow plants, hydroponics systems require 90 percent less water than crops grown in soil, due to water recycling and the self-contained nature of the system. Because of the closed nature of the system, it is […]"