English dictionary · adjective
aquatic
relating to or living in water
Meaning and definitions
- relating to or living in water
Connected roots
- aqu-
water
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- aquarium
a tank of water for keeping fish and aquatic animals
- aquaponics
A sustainable food production system that combines traditional aquaculture with hydroponics, with effluent from the water in which fish are reared being used as nutrition for plants.
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