eutrophication — the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant life
Pronunciation (IPA): /juːˌtrɑːfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The scientist explained that too much fertilizer runoff causes eutrophication, making fish feel like they're drowning in a green smoothie.
- Eutrophication has become a major environmental concern in agricultural areas.
- The pond's eutrophication was so severe that it looked like someone had spilled green paint everywhere.
eutrophication
NOUN[/juːˌtrɑːfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant life
A eutrophication pond choked with excessive algae bloom suffocating aquatic life
Nutrient cascade feeds the algae's outrageous rampage — once-clear waters become suffocating, eutrophication's stage
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'eutrophos' meaning 'well-nourished' or 'fertile', combined with the suffix '-ication' (meaning the process of becoming). The term was coined in the early 20th century to describe the nutrient enrichment process in aquatic ecosystems.
Breakdown
eu- (good, well) + -troph (nutrition, nourishment, from Greek 'trophē') + -ication (process of becoming) = eutrophication
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📝Examples
“The scientist explained that too much fertilizer runoff causes eutrophication, making fish feel like they're drowning in a green smoothie.”
“Eutrophication has become a major environmental concern in agricultural areas.”
“The pond's eutrophication was so severe that it looked like someone had spilled green paint everywhere.”
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