Oligotrophication
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˈɫiˈɡɑtˈɹoʊˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/
Oligotrophication (noun)
- A process where a water system becomes poorer in nutrients, so plant growth and algae decrease over time.
Examples
- The lake showed a low nutrient shift after the cleanup.
- Low nutrient shift can reduce algae growth in shallow water.