In the Context of Nutrients, a Sink is One That

Question

In the context of nutrients, a sink is one that slowly releases a particular nutrient over time.

Accepted Answer

In the context of nutrients, a sink is actually a process or system that removes or absorbs a particular nutrient from a particular environment, essentially acting as a "sink" or storage area for that nutrient. The opposite of a sink is a source, which adds or releases nutrients into the environment.