Denitrify
/ˌdiːˈnaɪtrɪfaɪ/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Used mainly in a scientific context, especially environmental science and ecology. 
Researchers measured how wetlands denitrify pollutants, improving water quality.
Pro Tip 2/3Bacterial Action
Usually performed by bacteria, not directly by plants as the example implies. 
Soil bacteria denitrify sewage contaminants, releasing harmless nitrogen into the air.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental Relevance
The process reduces nitrate levels, which can prevent ecological imbalances. 
Marshland plants help bacteria denitrify excess nutrients, preventing algal blooms.
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