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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.

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Note

  • [controlled by ] Staszewski 08.06.2013

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  • US LTER controlled vocabulary

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  • herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20963

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