aquaculture
noun/ˈækwəˌkʌltʃər/
Frequency rank: #12,350 most common English word
Meaning
The controlled farming of fish, shellfish, or aquatic plants in water.
Example sentence
The coastal town boosted its economy through aquaculture of salmon and oysters.
Synonyms & related words
- mariculture
- aquafarming
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