noun
- plural of eutrophication; processes by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive algae growth and oxygen depletion
Usage: typically used in environmental science and ecology contexts; usually refers to multiple instances or cases of the phenomenon
Examples
- The eutrophications of several lakes in the region have made them unsuitable for swimming.
- Agricultural runoff has caused multiple eutrophications in coastal waters.
- Scientists are studying the eutrophications that have occurred in these freshwater systems over the past decade.
- Reducing fertilizer use is key to preventing eutrophications in nearby waterways.
- The eutrophications documented in the report show a clear pattern linked to industrial discharge.