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eutrophic

/juːˈtrɒf.ɪk/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/juːˈtrɒf.ɪk/

Describes a body of water that is rich in nutrients, often leading to excessive plant growth and a lack of oxygen.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает водоём, богатый питательными веществами, что часто приводит к чрезмерному росту растений и недостатку кислорода.
  1. Rich in nutrients C1 formal scientific

    Describing a body of water that contains high levels of nutrients, leading to excessive algal growth and oxygen depletion, a condition known as eutrophication.

    • Algal blooms are common in eutrophic lakes during summer.
    • Runoff from farms can make a river eutrophic.
    • The once clear lake has become eutrophic due to pollution.
    • Scientists monitor eutrophic waters to protect aquatic ecosystems.

    🇷🇺Эвтрофный

    Synonyms: fertileproductive

  • more eutrophic comparative form
  • most eutrophic superlative form