oligotrophic
/ˌɑlɪɡoʊˈtrɑfɪk/
adjective
- Describing a body of water (like a lake or pond) that has very low levels of nutrients, resulting in clear water and little plant or algae growth.
- Scientists monitor oligotrophic waters to study how pollution affects natural ecosystems.
- Many mountain lakes are oligotrophic because cold water and rocky soil don't add many nutrients.
- The oligotrophic lake was so clear you could see the bottom 30 feet down.
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