Meaning Of The Word Nitrogenase

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What's The Definition Of Nitrogenase?

nitrogenase in American English
an enzyme in certain soil bacteria and algae involved in the capture of nitrogen from the air to form ammonia
noun: an enzyme complex that catalyzes the reduction of molecular nitrogen in the nitrogen-fixation process of bacteria

nitrogenase in British English
noun: an enzyme of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that brings about the conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia

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