aquaponics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sustainable food production system that combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics, with effluent from the water in which fish are reared being used as nutrition for plants.

Pronunciation

/(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aquaponics.wav äk'wə-pŏnʹĭks ăk'wə- /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ /ˌækwə-/

Word forms

aquaponics

Etymology

Blend of aquaculture + hydroponics. By surface analysis, aqua- + -ponics.

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