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mariculture

Pronunciation: /ˈmarɪˌkʌltʃə/

Definition of mariculture

noun

[mass noun]
  • the cultivation of fish or other marine life for food.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Latin mare, mari- 'sea' + culture, on the pattern of words such as agriculture

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