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Preferred term

denitrification

Is replaced by

denitrification

Definition

[Henderson's] n. (1) conversion of nitrate to nitrite, and nitrite to molecular nitrogen, leading to the loss of nitrogen from the biosphere. These reactions are carried out by a few genera of anaerobic bacteria. see denitriﬁers; (2) the reduction of nitrates to nitrites and ammonia, as in plant tissues.

Broader concept

deprecated concept

Note

[controlled by ] Staszewski 08.06.2013

Scope note

US LTER controlled vocabulary

Creator

herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

In other languages

French

dénitrification

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/USLterCV_142

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Created 3/31/16, last modified 3/21/22

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