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adjective Ecology.
(of a lake) characterized by a low accumulation of dissolved nutrient salts, supporting but a sparse growth of algae and other organisms, and having a high oxygen content owing to the low organic content.
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Oligotrophic
has a plethora of syllables.
So is floccinaucinihilipilification. Does it mean:
| the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language). |
| given to using long words. |
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World English Dictionary
| oligotrophic (ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈtrɒfɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| Compare eutrophic (of lakes and similar habitats) poor in nutrients and plant life and rich in oxygen | |
| [C20: from | |
| oligotrophy | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
oligotrophic
1931, from Gk. oligos "small, little," + trophe "nourishment."
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
oligotrophic  (ŏl'ĭ-gō-trō'fĭk, -trŏf'ĭk, ō'lĭ-) Pronunciation Key
Lacking in plant nutrients such as phosphates, nitrates, and organic matter, and consequently having few plants and a large amount of dissolved oxygen throughout. Used of a lake, pond, or stream. Compare dystrophic, eutrophic. |
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