verb
- to cause (a body of water) to become overly rich in nutrients, leading to excessive algae growth and oxygen depletion
Usage: third-person singular present tense or plural form of eutrophicate; commonly used in environmental science and ecology
Examples
- Agricultural runoff eutrophicates the lake, causing algal blooms.
- Excess fertilizer eutrophicates coastal waters and creates dead zones.
- The factory's discharge eutrophicates the river, harming fish populations.
- Nutrient pollution eutrophicates freshwater ecosystems.
- When sewage eutrophicates a pond, oxygen levels drop dangerously.
- Industrial waste eutrophicates the estuary, disrupting marine life.