Oligotrophic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oligotrophic is an adjective meaning (physiology, of a diet) deficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment).
Meaning
(physiology, of a diet) deficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment).
More Meanings
- (biology, of a body of water) being poor in nutrients and minerals
- (geography, of a wetland) deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.
Antonyms for oligotrophic
Common opposites include eutrophic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nutritionless, hypoenergetic, undernourished, meagre, misnourished, poor.
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