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Denitrification
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Definition
: Nitrate reduction process generally mediated by anaerobic bacteria by which nitrogen available to plants is converted to a gaseous form and lost from the soil or water column. It is a part of the nitrogen cycle.
See Also
Nitrogen Cycle
Other names
Denitrifications
