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Nitrify
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb Nitrify has 3 senses
- nitrify(v = verb.change) Array - convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria; Array is one way to convert
- nitrify(v = verb.change) nitrogenise, nitrogenize - treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound; Array is one way to process, treat
- nitrify(v = verb.change) Array - treat (soil) with nitrates; Array is one way to feed, fertilise, fertilize
Derived forms noun nitrate1, noun nitric acid1, noun nitrification2, noun nitrous acid1
Sample sentence:
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Derived forms noun nitrate1, noun nitrification1, noun nitrogen1, noun nitrous acid1
Sample sentence:
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Antonym: denitrify
Derived forms noun nitrate1, noun nitrification2
Sample sentence:
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CIDE DICTIONARY
Nitrify, v. t. [Niter + -fy: cf. F. nitrifer. See Niter.].
To combine or impregnate with nitrogen; to convert, by oxidation, into nitrous or nitric acid; to subject to, or produce by, nitrification. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Nitrify, v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1 impregnate with nitrogen.
2 convert (nitrogen, usu. in the form of ammonia) into nitrites or nitrates.
1 impregnate with nitrogen.
2 convert (nitrogen, usu. in the form of ammonia) into nitrites or nitrates.
Derivative
nitrifiable adj. nitrification n.
Etymology
F nitrifier (as NITRE)
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