What does denitrify mean?
Definitions for denitrify
diˈnaɪ trəˌfaɪden·i·tri·fy
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Princeton's WordNet
denitrifyverb
remove nitrogen from
"Denitrify the soil"
Wiktionary
denitrifyverb
to remove nitrogen, often through the breakdown of nitrogenous compounds and the release of nitrogen gas.
ChatGPT
denitrify
Denitrify is a biological process performed by certain types of bacteria, where they convert nitrates or nitrites present in soil or water into nitrogen gas or nitrous oxide, thereby returning nitrogen to the atmosphere. This is a crucial part of the nitrogen cycle in ecosystems.
Webster Dictionary
Denitrifyverb
to deprive of, or free from, nitrogen
Etymology: [Pref. de- + nitrogen + -fy.]
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of denitrify in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of denitrify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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