eutrophication

(noun)

The process of becoming eutrophic.

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Examples of eutrophication in the following topics:

  • The Phosphorus Cycle

    • Most bodies of water gradually become more productive over time through the slow, natural accumulation of nutrients in a process called eutrophication.
    • However, overgrowth of algae due to phosphorous fertilizer is called "cultural eutrophication" or "hypertrophication," and is generally negative for ecosystems .

  • Nitrate Reduction and Denitrification

    • Denitrification is also important in biological wastewater treatment, where it can be used to reduce the amount of nitrogen released into the environment, thereby reducing eutrophication.