eutroph
eutrophic (nutrient-rich)
English translations
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eutrophic
Word details
- German meaning
- Reich an Nährstoffen, insbesondere für Gewässer, was zu übermäßigem Pflanzenwachstum führen kann.
- English meaning
- Eutrophic
- Synonym
- nährstoffreich
- German example
- Der See ist eutroph und weist starkes Algenwachstum auf.
- English example
- The lake is eutrophic and shows strong algal growth.
- Comparative
- eutropherSuperlative: am eutrophsten
- Opposite of
- eutrophicdystroph / oligotroph
Related words
- Eutrophierung
Eutrophication
- oligotroph
Oligotrophic means nutrient-poor, especially in relation to bodies of water or soils.
Example sentences with “eutroph”
Der See ist leider eutroph. (The lake is unfortunately eutrophic.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'eutroph' mean in ecology?
It refers to water bodies with high nutrient levels, often leading to algae blooms.