Definitions for: Nitrify

[v] treat with nitrates; as of soil
[v] treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound
[v] convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, esp. with the action of nitrobacteria

Webster (1913) Definition: Ni"tri*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nitrified; p. pr. &
vb. n. Nitrifying.] [Niter + -fy: cf. F. nitrifer. See
Niter.] (Chem.)
To combine or impregnate with nitrogen; to convert, by
oxidation, into nitrous or nitric acid; to subject to, or
produce by, nitrification.

Synonyms: nitrogenise, nitrogenize

Antonyms: denitrify

See Also: change over, convert, feed, fertilise, fertilize, oxidate, oxidise, oxidize, process, treat

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