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Definition of hydroponic

hydroponic

/ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɑː.nɪk/
hy · dro · pon · ic
Adverb:hydroponically
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1

Relating to or grown by the cultivation of plants in nutrient-enriched water without the use of soil.

Example

"The urban farm uses vertical hydroponic towers to grow fresh lettuce and herbs inside a converted warehouse."

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• Rhymes for hydroponic

• Nearby Words

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hydroplane
hydropneumothorax
hydroponic
hydroponics
hydropower
hydrotherapy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1937 by American scientist William Frederick Gericke from the Ancient Greek roots hydor ("water") and ponos ("labor"), modeled after the word geoponic ("relating to agriculture").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydroponic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydroponic
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