Associations to the word «Denitrify»

Wiktionary

DENITRIFY, verb. (transitive) (chemistry) to remove nitrogen, often through the breakdown of nitrogenous compounds and the release of nitrogen gas.

Dictionary definition

DENITRIFY, verb. Remove nitrogen from; "Denitrify the soil".

Wise words

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