noun

eutrophication

eutrophication

Eutrophication is a major problem for lakes.

Eutrophication is a major problem for lakes.

Fertilizer runoff can cause eutrophication in rivers.

Fertiliser runoff can cause eutrophication in rivers.

eutrophication excessive richness of nutrients in a body of water Eutrophication is a major problem for lakes.

nutrient pollution, algal bloom (a result)

From Greek 'eu-' (good, well) and 'trophos' (nourishment), meaning 'well-nourished'.

Think 'EU' (good) + 'TROPH' (nourishment) -> too much good nourishment for algae, which harms the water.

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