oligotrophic

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Synonyms: oligotrophia, oligotropic, oligotrophy, lipotrophic, oligotroph, oligotrophies

Antonyms: oligotrophia, oligotropic, oligotrophy, lipotrophic, oligotroph, oligotrophies

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|physiology|of a diet}} [[deficient|Deficient]] in [[nutrition]] (providing little nourishment).
2. {{lb|en|biology|of a body of water}} Being poor in [[nutrient]]s and [[mineral]]s.
3. {{lb|en|geography|of a wetland}} Deficient in plant [[nutrient]]s, such as [[nitrogen]] or [[phosphorus]].

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