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aquaculture

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Noun
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aq=ua=cul=ture

CIDE DICTIONARY

aquacultureadj. 
     the cultivation of aquatic animals, such as fish or shellfish, or of plants, such as seaweed, in a controlled and sometimes enclosed body of water. The term includes use of either salt or fresh water. It is a form of agriculture, but under water.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

aquaculture, n. the cultivation or rearing of aquatic plants or animals.

Etymology
L aqua water + CULTURE, after agriculture

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