word
eutrophication
yoo-trof-ih-KAY-shun
juːˌtrɒfɪˈkeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
eutrophication
Sounds like
Say 'yoo-trof-ih-KAY-shun'.
Dictionary meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a body of water, causing dense algae growth and oxygen depletion.
History and origin
Greek — 'eutrophos' (well-nourished).
Examples
- Eutrophication in the lake was traced to agricultural runoff from neighbouring farms.
Common mispronunciations
oo-tro-fih-KAY-shunyoo-TROF-ih-kay-shun
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