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verb
To treat or react with nitrogen or a nitrogen-containing compound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To convert ammonia or similar compound to a nitrate by oxidation, especially by the action of a microorganism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To become nitre.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
treat (soil) with nitrates
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: denitrify
Broader terms: fertilize, fertilise, feed
verb
treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: nitrogenize, nitrogenise
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Broader terms: process, treat
verb
convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: convert
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