Meaning of the word hydroponics in English

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hydroponics

US /ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɑː.nɪks/
UK /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪks/
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Noun

the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil

Example:
The farm uses hydroponics to grow lettuce in a controlled environment.
Many urban gardeners are turning to hydroponics due to limited space.