oligotrophic
oligotrophic · more oligotrophic · most oligotrophic
oligotroph, nährstoffarm
Deficient in nutritionDeficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment).
Meaning
3 sensesDeficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment).
oligotroph
Being poor in nutrients and minerals.
Deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.
oligotroph, nährstoffarm
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 2
of a diet: deficient in nutrition:
of a wetland: deficient in plant nutrients:
Origin
From oligo- + -trophic.From oligo- + -trophic.
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Forms
more oligotrophic, most oligotrophic| Comparative | more oligotrophic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most oligotrophic Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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