Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nitrify | No | No | Yes | No |
nitrogen | Yes | No | No | No |
nitrify (noun) | nitrogen (noun) |
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a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues |
nitrify (verb) | nitrogen (verb) |
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treat (soil) with nitrates | |
treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound | |
convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria |