1. causing or undergoing eutrophication; enriching water with excessive nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) that promote algal growth and deplete oxygen
Usage: present participle of eutrophicate; environmental/scientific term; typically used in passive voice or as an adjective

Examples

• Agricultural runoff is eutrophicating the lake, causing massive algal blooms.
• The eutrophicating effects of fertilizer pollution have made the river unsuitable for swimming.
• Sewage discharge is eutrophicating coastal waters and creating dead zones.
• Scientists are studying how eutrophicating nutrients affect fish populations.
• The eutrophicating process has transformed the once-clear pond into a murky, oxygen-depleted ecosystem.
• Industrial waste is eutrophicating the estuary, threatening marine biodiversity.