denitrification
de·ni·tri·fi·ca·tion
noun \(ˌ)dē-ˌnī-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən\Definition of DENITRIFICATION
: the loss or removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds; specifically : reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria (as in soil) that usually results in the escape of nitrogen into the air
— de·ni·tri·fi·er \-ˈnī-trə-ˌfī-ər\ noun
— de·ni·tri·fy \-ˈnī-trə-ˌfī\ transitive verb
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1883
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