Definition

The practice of growing aquatic plants and raising fish or other aquatic animals in controlled environments, usually for food production.

Example

Aquafarming is becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable way to produce seafood.

Conversation

Have you heard about aquafarming?

Yeah, I read that it's a sustainable way to produce seafood.

It sounds really interesting, especially for the environment.

Absolutely! I think it's the future of food production.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aquafarming → It is formed from "aqua" (from Latin "aqua", meaning water) and "farming" (from Old English "ferming", meaning to cultivate or till). The word "aquafarming" refers to the cultivation of aquatic organisms in controlled environments, essentially farming in water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('aqua') being used for 'cultivating' ('farming') organisms — that's what aquafarming means.

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