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Denitrification

Description:

Denitrification is a biological process that converts nitrate (NO3-) or nitrite (NO2-) into nitrogen gas (N2) under anaerobic conditions. It occurs primarily in soil and water ecosystems and plays a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. The denitrification process helps to reduce excess nitrogen levels in aquatic environments.
2. Denitrification is essential for maintaining a balanced soil ecosystem.
3. Researchers are studying the efficiency of denitrification in agricultural practices for minimizing nitrate runoff and groundwater contamination.

As a verb (denitrify):

1. Some bacteria denitrify nitrate in the absence of oxygen.
2. Aquatic plants can contribute to denitrifying water bodies.
3. We need to denitrify the wastewater before releasing it into the environment.

As a gerund (denitrifying):

1. The denitrifying process removes excess nitrogen from soils, preventing nutrient imbalances.
2. Ecologists are studying denitrifying microbes in wetland ecosystems.
3. Denitrifying bacteria play a crucial role in converting nitrate into nitrogen gas.

Related Products:

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• Books on Denitrification in Biology
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