Meaning Of The Word Nitrify

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Nitrify Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Nitrify?

nitrify in American English
to combine with nitrogen or nitrogen compounds
transitive verb: to oxidize (ammonia, ammonium compounds, or atmospheric nitrogen) to nitrites, nitrates, or their respective acids, esp. by bacterial action

nitrify in British English
verb: to treat or cause to react with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound

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