Definition of nitrify
-ed/-ing/-es
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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Origin and Etymology of nitrify
French nitrifier, from nitre niter + -ifier -ify
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