Eutrofizált

Eutrofizált is the past participle of the Hungarian verb "eutrofizálni," meaning to eutrophy or to cause eutrophication. Eutrophication refers to the process by which a body of water becomes excessively enriched with nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. This enrichment typically leads to an overgrowth of algae and other aquatic plants. When these organisms die, their decomposition by bacteria consumes large amounts of dissolved oxygen in the water, a process known as hypoxia or anoxia. This depletion of oxygen can lead to the death of fish and other aquatic animals, fundamentally altering the ecosystem. Human activities, such as agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and sewage discharge, are major contributors to accelerated eutrophication. Natural eutrophication also occurs but at a much slower rate. A water body that has undergone this process is described as eutrofizált. Symptoms of a eutrofizált lake or river include algal blooms, murky water, unpleasant odors, and a decline in biodiversity. Reversing eutrophication is a challenging but important environmental goal to restore water quality and ecological health.