nitrify
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria
Framework senses
- §1
- treat (soil) with nitrates
- §2
- treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound
- §3
- convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria