pluviculture/ˈpluː.vɪˌkʌl.tʃə/EtymologyEquivalent to pluvi- (from pluvial) + culture.nounrainmaking; attempts to induce rain artificially“In this business of pluviculture (as I have nicely named it) the operator (aptly called a "quacktitioner") promises showers on a thirsty land.”