oxygen depletion

noun

The reduction in the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, especially as a result of pollution.

Meanings

nounoxygen depletion (countable and uncountable, plural oxygen depletions)

plural oxygen depletions

  1. countableuncountableThe reduction in the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, especially as a result of pollution.
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