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What is another word for Nitrifying?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪtɹɪfˌa͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

Nitrifying is a term used in the field of biology to describe the conversion of ammonia into nitrate or nitrite. However, there are several other words that can be used interchangeably with nitrifying, such as nitrate-forming, nitrification, and nitrite-forming. These terms are closely related and refer to the same process of converting ammonia into nitrates or nitrites. Other relevant synonyms for nitrifying could include the words denitrification or nitrogen cycling, which point towards the larger process of the nitrogen cycle. The usage of these synonyms depends on the context in which they are used and the level of specificity required in the term.
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By the action of Nitrifying bacteria on this organic matter, nitrate salts are believed to have formed which were leached out by surface and ground waters, and probably carried in solution to enclosed bodies of water.
"The Economic Aspect of Geology"
C. K. Leith

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