de·ni·tri·fi·ca·tion
n : the loss or removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds : specif : reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria (as in soil) that usu. results in the escape of nitrogen into the air de*ni*tri*fy vt -fied -fy*ing
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