How Do You Spell NITRIFY?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪtɹɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "nitrify" is spelled with the letters N-I-T-R-I-F-Y. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈnaɪtrɪfaɪ/. The first syllable starts with the "n" sound, followed by the "ai" diphthong sound. The second syllable begins with the "t" sound and ends with the "r" sound. The final syllable starts with the "f" sound and ends with the "ai" diphthong sound. This word refers to the process of converting nitrogen into a nitrate or nitrite compound, often carried out by certain soil bacteria.

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NITRIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "nitrify" refers to a process that occurs in the environment, particularly in soil and water, where nitrogen compounds are chemically transformed into nitrates or nitrites. It is the conversion of ammonia, ammonium, or other organic nitrogen compounds into these more oxidized forms. The process is primarily carried out by nitrifying bacteria, specifically by two types: ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and nitrite-oxidizing bacteria (NOB).

    Firstly, ammonia-oxidizing bacteria convert ammonia (NH3) into nitrite (NO2-) in the presence of oxygen. These bacteria use the ammonia as an energy source for their own growth and metabolism. Nitrite-oxidizing bacteria further convert the produced nitrite into nitrate (NO3-), which is the most oxidized form of nitrogen. This completes the process of nitrification and results in the complete conversion of ammonia into nitrate.

    Nitrification is an essential part of the nitrogen cycle and plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. It is a vital process for regulating the availability of nitrogen to plants as nitrates are an important nutrient for their growth. Nitrification also has implications for water and soil quality, as excessive nitrates can lead to environmental problems such as eutrophication and water pollution. Therefore, understanding and managing nitrification processes are important for agricultural practices, wastewater treatment, and overall ecosystem health.

  2. To convert into nitre; to become nitre.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for NITRIFY

Etymology of NITRIFY

The word "nitrify" is derived from the combination of two Latin roots: "nitro" and "facere".

The Latin root "nitro" comes from the Greek word "nitron", which means "native soda" or "saltpeter". Saltpeter, also known as potassium nitrate, was a compound commonly used in fertilizers and gunpowder.

The Latin root "facere" means "to make" or "to do", which is a verb-forming element in Latin. When combined with "nitro", it forms the Latin verb "nitrificare", meaning "to turn into a nitrate".

Over time, the Latin verb "nitrificare" evolved into the English term "nitrify".

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Conjugate verb Nitrify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to nitrify

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

nitrified

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

nitrifying

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

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SIMPLE PAST

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