eutrophic
/juˈtroʊfɪk/
adjective
- Describing a body of water that is rich in nutrients, which often causes too much plant and algae growth.
- The lake became eutrophic after fertilizer runoff from nearby farms.
- Eutrophic ponds often have green, murky water because of algae blooms.
- Scientists monitor eutrophic conditions to protect fish and other aquatic life.
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