E0245000 (yo͞o-trŏf′ĭk, -trō′fĭk)adj. Rich in mineral and organic nutrients that promote a proliferation of algae and aquatic plants, resulting in a reduction of dissolved oxygen. Used of a lake or pond.[From Greek eutrophos, well-nourished : eu-, eu- + trephein, to nourish.]eu·troph′i·ca′tion n.eu′tro·phy(yo͞o′trə-fē) n.EncyclopediaSeeeutrophic