aquaculture

(-kul′c̸hər)

noun

the regulation and cultivation of water plants and animals for human use or consumption

Origin: aqua + culture

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See aquaculture in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun In both senses also called aquafarming.
  1. The science, art, and business of cultivating marine or freshwater food fish or shellfish, such as oysters, clams, salmon, and trout, under controlled conditions.
  2. Hydroponics.

Related Forms:

  • aqˌua·culˈtur·al adjective
  • aqˌua·culˈtur·ist noun

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