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ni·​tri·​fy | \ ˈnī-trə-ˌfī How to pronounce nitrify (audio) \
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Definition of nitrify

1 : to combine or impregnate with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound
2 : to convert by oxidation into nitric acid or nitrous acid or their salts : subject to or produce by nitrification — compare nitrosify

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History and Etymology for nitrify

French nitrifier, from nitre niter + -ifier -ify

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“Nitrify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrify. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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