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Hydroponic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hydroponic

 

[ haɪˈdrɒpənɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

growing plants

Hydroponic refers to the method of growing plants without soil, instead using nutrient-rich water solutions. This technique allows for greater control over nutrient delivery and can lead to faster plant growth.

Synonyms

nutrient solution, soil-less

Examples of usage

  • Hydroponic farming is becoming increasingly popular among urban gardeners.
  • Many universities are researching hydroponic systems for sustainable agriculture.
  • The hydroponic greenhouse yielded a larger harvest compared to traditional methods.
Context #2 | Noun

method of cultivation

A hydroponic system is a setup that enables the cultivation of plants in a nutrient solution, without soil. These systems can be used in various setups, including indoor and outdoor environments.

Synonyms

hydroponics, water culture

Examples of usage

  • She decided to invest in a hydroponic system to optimize her vegetable production.
  • The hydroponic revolution is changing how we think about food production.
  • He specializes in designing hydroponic setups for commercial agriculture.

Translations

Translations of the word "hydroponic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hidropônico

🇮🇳 हाइड्रोपोनिक

🇩🇪 hydroponisch

🇮🇩 hidroponik

🇺🇦 гідропонічний

🇵🇱 hydroponiczny

🇯🇵 水耕栽培の

🇫🇷 hydroponique

🇪🇸 hidropónico

🇹🇷 hidroponik

🇰🇷 수경재배의

🇸🇦 زراعة مائية

🇨🇿 hydroponický

🇸🇰 hydroponický

🇨🇳 水培的

🇸🇮 hidroponski

🇮🇸 vökvakultur

🇰🇿 гидропондық

🇬🇪 ჰიდროპონური

🇦🇿 hidroponik

🇲🇽 hidropónico

Etymology

The term 'hydroponic' derives from the Greek words 'hydro' (water) and 'ponos' (labor). The use of water for growing plants dates back to ancient civilizations, but the modern concept of hydroponics began in the early 20th century. Researchers started to explore the science behind nutrient absorption in plants without soil and laid the groundwork for hydroponic systems. By the 1930s, hydroponics gained popularity in agricultural research and experimental farming, focusing on optimizing plant growth conditions. The rise of commercial hydroponics occurred in the second half of the 20th century, fueled by advances in technology and an increased interest in sustainable agriculture practices. As climate change and urbanization challenge traditional farming methods, hydroponics has emerged as a viable solution that maximizes yield and efficiently uses resources.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,156, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.