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Nitrous Bacteria

Definition:

Nitrous bacteria refer to a type of microorganisms that play a vital role in the nitrogen cycle by converting nitrite (NO₂-) into nitrate (NO₃-) through a process known as nitrification.

Examples:

Noun (Plural: nitrous bacteria)

1. The presence of nitrous bacteria in the soil enhances the conversion of nitrogen compounds.
2. Nitrous bacteria are crucial in maintaining the balance of nitrogen throughout the ecosystem.

Adjective: nitrous bacterial

1. There was a noticeable increase in nitrous bacterial populations in the water sample.
2. The nitrous bacterial activity in the wastewater treatment plant helped remove harmful nitrogen compounds.

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