word
eutrophication
yoo-troh-fih-KAY-shun
juːˌtroʊfɪˈkeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
eutrophication
Dictionary meaning
Excessive nutrient enrichment in water that causes dense algal growth and oxygen depletion.
History and origin
Greek eu (well) + trephein (to nourish).
Examples
- Agricultural runoff accelerated eutrophication in the lake.
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