| 单词 | nitrify |
| 释义 | nitrify (once / 24072 pages) v WORD FAMILY nitrify: denitrify, nitrification, nitrified, nitrifying+/denitrify: denitrifying/nitrate: nitrated, nitrates, nitrating, nitrify USAGE EXAMPLESThe presence of earthworms increases the nitrifying powers of the soil bacteria and decreases putrifaction of the soil. Rachel Carson, Silent Spring(1962) But then nitrifying soil bacteria go to work, wreaking environmental havoc. Nature(Sep 18, 2013) Nitrifying organisms may leave chemical clues on the nitrate in seawater that could help us balance the marine nitrogen budget. New York Times(Mar 30, 2011) 1v convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria Hyper convert change the nature, purpose, or function of something 2v treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound Syn|Hyper nitrogenise, nitrogenize process, treat subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition 3v treat (soil) with nitrates Ant|Hyper denitrify remove nitrogen from feed, fertilise, fertilize provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to |
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