 nitrify |
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| 1. | [ verb ] (chemistry) treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound | |
| Synonyms: | nitrogenize nitrogenise | |
| Related terms: | process stimulate nitrogen nitrate | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (chemistry) convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, esp. with the action of nitrobacteria | |
| Related terms: | convert nitrate nitric_acid oxidize | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (agriculture) treat with nitrates; as of soil | |
| Related terms: | denitrify fertilize nitrification | |
| Similar spelling: |
nutrify |
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