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nitrobacteria

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nitrobacteria 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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Nitrobacteria

Nitrobacteria refers to a genus of bacteria that plays a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle. These bacteria convert nitrites into nitrates through a process called nitrification. Nitrobacteria are commonly found in soil and water, and they are significant for their ability to transform toxic substances into less harmful forms, ultimately contributing to the overall health of ecosystems.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The presence of nitrobacteria in the soil helps in converting harmful nitrites into nitrates, which are essential for plant growth.
  2. The aquarium nitrogen cycle relies on the activity of nitrobacteria to break down toxic ammonia into less harmful compounds.
  3. Farmers often introduce nitrobacteria to their soil to improve the availability of nitrogen for crops.

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