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nitric bacteria

 

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Noun nitric bacteria has 1 sense
  1. nitric bacteria, nitrobacteria - soil bacteria that convert nitrites to nitrates
    --1 is a kind of eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
    --1 is a member of Nitrobacter, genus Nitrobacter

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Nitric Bacteria

Definition:

Nitric bacteria refers to a group of microorganisms that play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting nitrogenous compounds into nitrites and nitrates.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of bacteria involved in the process of nitrification, converting ammonia to nitrites and nitrates.

Example sentence: Nitric bacteria are essential in maintaining a healthy balance of nitrogen in the soil.

Sense 2:

Noun: Any bacteria or microorganisms that produce nitric acid as a metabolic byproduct.

Example sentence: The nitric bacteria present in the wastewater treatment plant help break down harmful pollutants.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of bacteria that are involved in nitric processes.

Example sentence: The growth of nitric bacteria can be encouraged by providing suitable nutrients in the environment.

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