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nitrified — ni·tri·fy || naɪtrɪfaɪ v. add nitrogen; make into a nitrate … English contemporary dictionary
F-ratio — In oceanic biogeochemistry, the f ratio is the fraction of total primary production fuelled by nitrate (as opposed to that fuelled by other nitrogen compounds such as ammonium). This fraction is significant because it is assumed to be directly… … Wikipedia
Nitrify — Ni tri*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nitrified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Nitrifying}.] [Niter + fy: cf. F. nitrifer. See {Niter}.] (Chem.) To combine or impregnate with nitrogen; to convert, by oxidation, into nitrous or nitric acid; to subject to, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Nitrifying — Nitrify Ni tri*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nitrified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Nitrifying}.] [Niter + fy: cf. F. nitrifer. See {Niter}.] (Chem.) To combine or impregnate with nitrogen; to convert, by oxidation, into nitrous or nitric acid; to subject to,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyroxyle — pyroxylin py*rox y*lin, n. (Chem.) A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; called also {pyroxyle}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyroxylin — py*rox y*lin, n. (Chem.) A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; called also {pyroxyle}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Constructed wetland — Vertical Flow type of Constructed Wetlands A constructed wetland or wetpark is an artificial wetland, marsh or swamp created as a new or restored habitat for native and migratory wildlife, for anthropogenic discharge such as wastewater,… … Wikipedia
Sewage treatment — The objective of sewage treatment is to produce a disposable effluent without causing harm to the surrounding environment, and also prevent pollution.[1] Sewage treatment, or domestic wastewater treatment, is the process of removing contaminants… … Wikipedia
nitrify — nitrifiable, adj. /nuy treuh fuy /, v.t., nitrified, nitrifying. 1. to oxidize (ammonia, ammonium compounds, or atmospheric nitrogen) to nitrites, nitrates, or their respective acids, esp. by bacterial action. 2. to impregnate with nitrogen or… … Universalium
nitrify — [ nʌɪtrɪfʌɪ] verb (nitrifies, nitrifying, nitrified) Chemistry convert (ammonia or another nitrogen compound) into nitrites or nitrates. Derivatives nitrification noun … English new terms dictionary
