oligotrophic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. deficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment)
  2. being poor in nutrients and minerals
  3. deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.

Pronunciation

en-us-oligotrophic.ogg

Word forms

oligotrophic more oligotrophic most oligotrophic

Etymology

From oligo- + -trophic.

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