| eutrophic | <plant biology> Rich in dissolved nutrients, photosynthetically productive and often deficient in oxygen during warm weather. (Compare oligotrophic.) (09 Oct 1997) |
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| eutrophication | <botany> The gradual increase in nutrients in a body of water. Natural eutrophication is a gradual process, but human activities may greatly accelerate the process. (09 Oct 1997) |