This is the 913th most frequent Icelandic word.
laxeldi
Salmon farming.
The term "laxeldi" here is a compound noun derived from "lax" (salmon) and "eldi" (farming), referring to the practice and industry of cultivating salmon, emphasizing its economic role.
Laxeldi er mikilvæg atvinnugrein á Íslandi.
Salmon farming is an important industry in Iceland.
In this sentence, "laxeldi" refers to the practice and management aspects of salmon farming, focusing on the care for the environment involved.
Í laxeldi þarf að tryggja að fiskarnir hafi hreint umhverfi.
In salmon farming, it is necessary to ensure that the fish have a clean environment.
Here, "laxeldi" is used to denote the concept or subject of salmon farming as an area of study in research.