aeroponics

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From aero- +‎ Ancient Greek πονος (ponos, “work, labour”) +‎ -ics.

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aeroponics (uncountable)

  1. The growing of plants without either soil or hydroponics but in a mist-laden atmosphere.
    Synonym: airponics
    • 1976, Richard W. Zobel, Peter Del Tredici, John G. Torrey, Method for Growing Plants Aeroponically‎[1], Plant Physiology, page Abstract:
      The aeroponics system uses a spinner from a home humidifier to propel nutrient solution into a polyethylene-lined plywood box atop which plants are supported on plastic light-fixture “egg crating.”

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