Meaning Of The Word Eutrophic

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eutrophic in American English
designating or of a body of water, esp. a lake or pond, rich in nutrients which cause excessive growth of aquatic plants, esp. algae: the resulting bacteria consume nearly all the oxygen, esp. during warm weather, choking the fish, etc.
adjective: pertaining to or being in a condition of eutrophy

eutrophic in British English
adjective: (of lakes and similar habitats) rich in organic and mineral nutrients and supporting an abundant plant life, which in the process of decaying depletes the oxygen supply for animal life

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