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aeroculture

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aer⋅o⋅cul⋅ture

[air-uh-kuhl-cher]
–noun Agriculture.
a method of growing plants without soil by suspending them above sprays that constantly moisten the roots with water and nutrients.
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aer·o·cul·ture   (âr'ə-kŭl'chər)   
n.  See aeroponics.

[aero- + (agri)culture.]
aer·o·pon·ics   (âr'ə-pŏn'ĭks)   
n.   (used with a sing. verb)
A technique for growing plants without soil or hydroponic media. The plants are held above a system that constantly mists the roots with nutrient-laden water. Also called aeroculture.

[aero- + (hydro)ponics.]
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