denitrification

denitrification
1. Removal of nitrogen from any material or chemical compound; especially from the soil, as by certain (denitrifying) bacteria that render the nitrogen unavailable for plant growth. 2. Withdrawal of nitrogen from soil by plant growth. SYN: denitration.

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de·ni·tri·fi·ca·tion (.)dē-.nī-trə-fə-'kā-shən n the loss or removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds specif reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria (as in soil) that usu. results in the escape of nitrogen into the air
de·ni·tri·fy (')dē-'nī-trə-.fī vt, -fied; -fy·ing

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de·ni·tri·fi·ca·tion (de-ni″trĭ-fĭ-kaґshən) the setting free of gaseous nitrogen from nitrites and nitrates, as by certain soil bacteria, which results in depletion of nitrogen for plant growth. Denitrification carried out by aquatic bacteria can be beneficial in ridding waste waters of excess nitrates.

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