hydroponics
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He discovered hydroponics, an innovative cultivation technique where vegetables are grown not in soil, but in a solution of water enriched with essential nutrients.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
The server that contained Ellie’s brain lived in the basement surrounded by a sophisticated hydroponics system.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2024
Mineral wool is often used as cultivation substrate in hydroponics.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 27, 2023
Moving away from tradition, hydroponics skips soil completely to grow crops in nutrient-rich water, often indoors where every aspect can be controlled to maximize yield.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 12, 2023
“I see. And that is where those trifling maladjustments come in which you mentioned awhile ago—steel, hydroponics and so on.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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Elements of the Universe: Hydr, Hydro ("Water")
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