1. plural of eutrophication; processes by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive algae growth and oxygen depletion
Usage: typically used in environmental science and ecology contexts; usually refers to multiple instances or cases of the phenomenon

Examples

• The eutrophications of several lakes in the region have made them unsuitable for swimming.
• Agricultural runoff has caused multiple eutrophications in coastal waters.
• Scientists are studying the eutrophications that have occurred in these freshwater systems over the past decade.
• Reducing fertilizer use is key to preventing eutrophications in nearby waterways.
• The eutrophications documented in the report show a clear pattern linked to industrial discharge.