ammonification

am·mo·ni·fi·ca·tion

noun
\ə-ˌmä-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən, -ˌmō-nə-\

Definition of AMMONIFICATION

1

: the act or process of ammoniating

2

: decomposition with production of ammonia or ammonium compounds especially by the action of bacteria on nitrogenous organic matter

— am·mo·ni·fy \-ˌfī\ verb

First Known Use of AMMONIFICATION

1886