nitrogen-fixing

adjective

ni·​tro·​gen-fix·​ing ˈnī-trə-jən-ˈfik-siŋ How to pronounce nitrogen-fixing (audio)
: capable of nitrogen fixation
nitrogen-fixing bacteria

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All of the offseason nitrogen-fixing cover crops will grow during our season. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 27 July 2023

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First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nitrogen-fixing was in 1890

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“Nitrogen-fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen-fixing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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nitrogen-fixing

adjective
: capable of nitrogen fixation

Medical Definition

nitrogen-fixing

adjective
: capable of nitrogen fixation
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
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