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Topic: Science

aquafarming

IPA: //ˈækwəˌfɑːrmɪŋ//

KK: /ˈækwəˌfɑrmɪŋ/

noun

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.

aquanaut

IPA: /ˈækwəˌnɔt/

KK: /ˈækwəˌnɔt/

noun

Definition: A person who is trained to dive and work underwater, often for scientific research or to assist in underwater projects.

Example: The aquanaut spent several weeks living in an underwater habitat to study marine life.

aquaponics

IPA: /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

KK: /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

noun

Definition: A method of growing plants and raising fish together in a symbiotic environment, where fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, and the plants help filter the water for the fish.

Example: Aquaponics is becoming a popular way to grow food sustainably in urban areas.

aquarial

IPA: /əˈkwɛr.i.əl/

KK: /əˈkwɛrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an aquarium, which is a transparent container for keeping aquatic plants and animals.

Example: The aquarial environment in the tank is perfect for the fish and plants.

aquatically

IPA: /əˈkwætɪkli/

KK: /əˈkwɑːtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to water or living in water.

Example: The fish swim aquatically, moving gracefully through the water.

aqueduct

IPA: /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

KK: /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

noun

Definition: A structure or channel built to carry water from one place to another, often over obstacles like rivers or valleys.

Example: The ancient Romans built aqueducts to supply their cities with fresh water.

aqueous

IPA: /ˈeɪ.kwi.əs/

KK: /ˈeɪkwiəs/

adjective

Definition: Related to or containing water; watery in nature.

Example: The aqueous solution was used in the experiment to dissolve the salt.

aquiculture

IPA: //ˈækwɪˌkʌltʃər//

KK: /ˈækwɪˌkʌltʃər/

noun

Definition: The practice of cultivating aquatic organisms, such as fish and shellfish, in controlled environments for food production.

Example: Aquiculture is becoming increasingly important for sustainable food sources.

aquifer

IPA: /ˈækwɪfər/

KK: /ˈækwɪfɚ/

noun

Definition: A layer of rock or soil underground that can hold and transmit water, often used as a source of drinking water.

Example: The town relies on the aquifer for its water supply.

aquiferous

IPA: /əˈkwɪfərəs/

KK: /əˈkwɪfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or capable of carrying water, especially in the context of underground layers of rock or soil that can hold and transmit water.

Example: The aquiferous layers of rock provide a vital source of water for the region.

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