eutrophy

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eu·troph·ic

E0245000 (yo͞o-trŏf′ĭk, -trō′fĭk)adj. Rich in mineral and organic nutrients that promote a proliferation of algae and aquatic plants, resulting in a reduction of dissolved oxygen. Used of a lake or pond.
[From Greek eutrophos, well-nourished : eu-, eu- + trephein, to nourish.]
eu·troph′i·ca′tion n.eu′tro·phy (yo͞o′trə-fē) n.