eutrophication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of becoming eutrophic; the ecosystem's response to the addition of artificial or natural nutrients, mainly phosphates, through detergents, fertilizers, or sewage, to an aquatic system.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

eutrophication eutrophications

Etymology

From eutrophicate + -ion.

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