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View synonyms for aquaculture
aquaculture
[ ak-wuh-kuhl-cher, ah-kwuh- ]
noun
- the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture.
aquaculture
/ ˈækwəˌkʌltʃə /
noun
- the cultivation of freshwater and marine resources, both plant and animal, for human consumption or use
aquaculture
/ ăk′wə-kŭl′chər,ä′kwə- /
- The science of cultivating marine or freshwater food fish, such as salmon and trout, or shellfish, such as oysters and clams, under controlled conditions.
- See hydroponics
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Other Words From
- aqua·cultur·al adjective
- aqua·cultur·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aquaculture1
First recorded in 1865–70; aqua- + (agri)culture
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Example Sentences
Look for this aquaculture to catch on as mankind, unfortunately, continues to pollute our waterways.
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