Eutrophy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004127",
  "term": "Eutrophy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The condition of a body of water being highly enriched with nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. This abundance of nutrients supports a high level of primary productivity, often leading to dense algal growth and aquatic vegetation. Eutrophy can result in decreased water clarity and oxygen depletion in bottom waters.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "eutrophic",
    "oligotrophy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 882 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/eutrophy/"
}