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aquaculture

UK
/ˈæk.wəˌkʌl.tʃə/
US
/ˈæk.wəˌkʌl.tʃɚ/

Translations

aquaculturenoun
aquacultures
pl
Aquaculture is a growing industry worldwide.
Аквакультура - это растущая отрасль по всему миру.
Synonyms
mariculture
aquafarming
water farming
hydroculture
fish farming
aquacultureverb
aquacultured
Past Simple
aquacultured
Past Participle
aquaculturing
Gerund
Synonyms
cultivate fish or shellfish
engage in mariculture
operate a fish farm
cultivate aquatic organisms
breed fish
rear fish
raise fish
farm fish
aquacultureadjective
UK
/ˈæk.wəˌkʌl.tʃə/
US
/ˈæk.wəˌkʌl.tʃɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "aquaculture products").
Synonyms
piscicultural
aquafarming
aquaculture-related
aquaculture-based
fish-farming
maricultural
aquacultural

Definitions

aquaculturenoun
The cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants for food or other purposes.
Aquaculture has become an important industry in coastal regions, providing a sustainable source of seafood.
A facility or system where aquatic organisms are bred, reared, and harvested.
The new aquaculture built near the river will produce over a million shrimp each year.
aquacultureverb
To cultivate or raise aquatic organisms such as fish or shellfish.
Many coastal communities aquaculture oysters to support their local economies.
aquacultureadjective
Relating to, intended for, or used in aquaculture.
The government set strict aquaculture regulations to prevent water pollution.
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