eutrophication

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso por el cual un cuerpo de agua se enriquece en exceso con nutrientes, a menudo debido a escorrentías que contienen fertilizantes, aguas residuales o desechos ganaderos, lo que provoca un crecimiento excesivo de plantas cuya descomposición agota el oxígeno y causa la muerte de la fauna acuática.

A noun referring to the process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, often from runoff containing fertilizers, sewage, or animal waste, leading to dense plant growth whose decomposition depletes oxygen and causes the death of animal life.

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1. Nutrient pollution in water bodiesC1formalscientific

   The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, often from agricultural runoff or sewage, leading to excessive growth of algae and plants. The subsequent decomposition of this organic matter depletes oxygen levels, harming aquatic life.

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   • Agricultural fertilizers are a major cause of eutrophication in lakes and rivers.
   • Eutrophication can lead to dead zones where fish and other organisms cannot survive.
   • Scientists monitor nutrient levels to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters.