/
ˌhʌɪdrə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/
pl. n.
[
treated as sing.]
the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Derivative
- hydroponic adj.
- hydroponically adv.
Etymology
1930s: from hydro- + Gk ponos ‘labour’ + -ics.
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