What is another word for ammonification?
Pronunciation: [ˌamənˌɪfɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Ammonification is a very specific term used in soil science and biology, which describes the process by which nitrogenous organic matter is converted into ammonium. However, there are several other words that are closely related to this concept, and may be used as synonyms depending on the context. For example, mineralization denotes the breakdown of organic matter into its inorganic components, including ammonia. Nitrification is the conversion of ammonia into nitrite and nitrate. Finally, denitrification refers to the process by which nitrate is converted back into nitrogen gas and returned to the atmosphere. All of these processes are closely intertwined, and contribute to the complex cycling of nitrogen in ecosystems.
