eutrophication
(eu-troph-i-ca-tion)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. excessive nutrients in a lake caused by runoff of nutrients from the land which causes a dense growth of plant life which depletes the oxygen supply and kills animal life
Example Sentence
As eutrophication occurs algea forms a thick layer of scum on the surface.
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