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单词 denitrification
释义

denitrification

noun

de·​ni·​tri·​fi·​ca·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˌnī-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce denitrification (audio)
: the loss or removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds
specifically : reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria (as in soil) that usually results in the escape of nitrogen into the air
denitrifier
(ˌ)dē-ˈnī-trə-ˌfī-ər How to pronounce denitrification (audio)
noun
denitrify
(ˌ)dē-ˈnī-trə-ˌfī How to pronounce denitrification (audio)
transitive verb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web One worrying sign is that each trawl decreased denitrification more than the previous trawl. Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 3 Mar. 2020 Ultimately, officials say, Suffolk County needs recurring revenue to subsidize new sewers and individual denitrification units, whether a surcharge on water bills or some other tax. Lisa W. Foderaro, New York Times, 8 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

denitrification

noun

de·​ni·​tri·​fi·​ca·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˌnī-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce denitrification (audio)
: the loss or removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds
specifically : reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria (as in soil) that usually results in the escape of nitrogen into the air
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