adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   deficient in nutrition (providing little nourishment)
2. 2
   being poor in nutrients and minerals
3. 3
   deficient in plant nutrients, such as nitrogen or phosphorus.

Antonyms

All antonyms

eutrophiceutrophic pondalgae dominated pond ecosystem

Etymology

From oligo- + -trophic.