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(eu-troph-i-ca-tion) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the process of water becoming rich in nutrients.

Example Sentence

As eutrophication occurs algea forms a thick layer of scum on the surface.

More Example Sentences

Too many nutrients cause eutrophication problems.

Synonyms

nutrient enrichment; algal bloom

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