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Nitrify

verb
(past & past part. nitrified; pres. part. nitrifying)
1.
Convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria.
2.
Treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound.  Synonyms: nitrogenise, nitrogenize.
3.
Treat (soil) with nitrates.





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Words linked to "Nitrify" :   oxidize, denitrify, nitrous acid, process, convert, treat, fertilise, oxidate, oxidise, nitric acid, feed, nitrification, nitrogenise, fertilize, nitrate, nitrogen


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