Oligotrophic

adj

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.

Etymology

From oligo- + -trophic.

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