word
eutrophication
yoo-troh-fih-KAY-shun
juːˌtroʊfɪˈkeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
eutrophication
Dictionary meaning
The excessive enrichment of water by nutrients, often causing algal blooms and oxygen loss.
History and origin
Greek eu + trophe.
Examples
- Runoff from farms accelerated eutrophication in the lake.
Common mispronunciations
yoo-TROF-ih-kation
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