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eutrophic

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for eutrophic.

Editorial note

When the wastewater system backs up in a storm waste is usually diverted to watersheds, many of which are already eutrophic.

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Quick take

(medicine) A eutrophic medicine.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of eutrophic gathered in one view.

noun

(medicine) A eutrophic medicine.

adjective

(medicine) Promoting nutrition.

adjective

(biology, of a body of water) Being rich in nutrients and minerals and therefore having an excessive growth of algae and thus a diminished oxygen content to the detriment of other organisms.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for eutrophic.

noun

(medicine) A eutrophic medicine.

adjective

(medicine) Promoting nutrition.

adjective

(biology, of a body of water) Being rich in nutrients and minerals and therefore having an excessive growth of algae and thus a diminished oxygen content to the detriment of other organisms.

Example sentences

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When the wastewater system backs up in a storm waste is usually diverted to watersheds, many of which are already eutrophic.

2

We are already at the point where 50% of all lakes in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America are eutrophic with decreased biodiversity and toxicity as a result.

3

The article cited two primary causes of the population explosion: the destruction of sardine populations from over fishing (sardines compete with jellyfish for the same food sources), and expansion of eutrophic zones due to agricultural run off (fertilizers).

4

"We show that under eutrophic conditions, productivity may double as a result of doubling of the atmospheric CO2 concentration"

Quote examples

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"We show that under eutrophic conditions, productivity may double as a result of doubling of the atmospheric CO2 concentration"

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use eutrophic in a sentence?

When the wastewater system backs up in a storm waste is usually diverted to watersheds, many of which are already eutrophic.

What does eutrophic mean?

(medicine) A eutrophic medicine.

What part of speech is eutrophic?

eutrophic is commonly used as noun, adjective.