nitrify

Verb
  1. Convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria (synset 200505982)
    entail: oxidate, oxidise, oxidize - add oxygen to or combine with oxygen
    is a type of: convert - change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  2. Treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound (synset 200505757)
    is a type of: process, treat - subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
    same as: nitrogenise, nitrogenize
  3. Treat (soil) with nitrates (synset 200503559)
    is a type of: feed, fertilise, fertilize - provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to

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