Associations to the word «Nitrify»

Wiktionary

NITRIFY, verb. (transitive) to treat, or react with nitrogen or a nitrogen-containing compound
NITRIFY, verb. (transitive) to convert ammonia or similar compound to a nitrate by oxidation, especially by the action of a microorganism

Dictionary definition

NITRIFY, verb. Convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria.
NITRIFY, verb. Treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound.
NITRIFY, verb. Treat (soil) with nitrates.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne