Hydroponics

Pronunciation: /haɪˈdrɑːˈpɑːnɪks/

Definitions of hydroponics

noun A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent.

Example Sentences

A1 Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil.

A2 Many people use hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors.

B1 The hydroponics system requires regular monitoring of nutrient levels.

B2 Commercial hydroponics operations can produce high yields of crops.

C1 Hydroponics offers a controlled environment for plant growth, optimizing conditions.

C2 Research in hydroponics has led to advancements in sustainable agriculture practices.

Examples of hydroponics in a Sentence

formal Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using nutrient-rich water instead.

informal I'm thinking of trying out hydroponics to grow some fresh herbs in my apartment.

slang Have you heard about that new hydroponics setup that's all the rage?

figurative In a world where traditional farming is becoming less sustainable, hydroponics offers a promising alternative.

Grammatical Forms of hydroponics

• plural: hydroponics
• comparative: more hydroponic
• superlative: most hydroponic
• present tense: hydroponics
• future tense: will hydroponics
• perfect tense: has hydroponics
• continuous tense: is hydroponics
• singular: hydroponics
• positive degree: hydroponic
• infinitive: to hydroponics
• gerund: hydroponicking
• participle: hydroponicked

Origin and Evolution of hydroponics

First Known Use: 1937 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hydroponics' is derived from the Greek words 'hydro' meaning water and 'ponos' meaning labor, translating to 'working water'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the cultivation of plants in nutrient-rich water without soil, the term 'hydroponics' has evolved to encompass various methods of growing plants in water-based environments, including aeroponics and aquaponics.