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Nitrify

To combine or impregnate with nitrogen; to convert, by oxidation, into nitrous or nitric acid; to subject to, or produce by, nitrification.

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Convert 76% connected

To cause to turn; to turn.

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Feed 76% connected

of Fee

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Fertilize 76% connected

To make fertile or enrich; to supply with nourishment for plants; to make fruitful or productive; as, to fertilize land, soil, ground, and meadows.

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Process 76% connected

The act of proceeding; continued forward movement; procedure; progress; advance.

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Treat 76% connected

To handle; to manage; to use; to bear one's self toward; as, to treat prisoners cruelly; to treat children kindly.

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Nitrate 74% connected

A salt of nitric acid.

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Nitrate 74% connected

A salt of nitric acid.

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Nitrification 74% connected

The act, process, or result of combining with nitrogen or some of its compounds.

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Nitrification 74% connected

The act, process, or result of combining with nitrogen or some of its compounds.

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Oxidize 72% connected

To combine with oxygen, or subject to the action of oxygen, or of an oxidizing agent.

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Synonym 1

Nitrogenize 92% connected

To combine, or impregnate, with nitrogen or its compounds.

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Denitrify 94% connected

To deprive of, or free from, nitrogen.

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Denitrify 94% connected

To deprive of, or free from, nitrogen.

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