noun
- plural of nitrification; the process by which nitrogen compounds are oxidized, especially the conversion of ammonia to nitrate by soil bacteria
Usage: technical; biology; chemistry
Examples
- Nitrifications in soil are essential for making nitrogen available to plants.
- The rate of nitrifications increases in warm, moist soil conditions.
- Farmers study nitrifications to optimize fertilizer use and reduce environmental impact.
- Nitrifications occur naturally in ecosystems through the action of nitrifying bacteria.
- Understanding nitrifications helps scientists manage nutrient cycles in agriculture.