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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Eutrophication Eutrophication The term 'Eutrophication ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The process by which a body of water acquires a high concentration of plant nutrients, especially nitrates or phosphates. This nutrification promotes algae growth that, when it dies, can lead to the depletion of dissolved oxygen, killing fish and other aquatic organisms. While eutrophication is a natural, slow-aging process for a body of water, human activities can greatly accelerate the process'. Previous 5 Terms: European Union (EU) eusuchian euthenics Eutrophic eutrophication Next 5 Terms: Evacuated-tube collector Evacuation Evacuation warning evaluate evaluate About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.