| Pronunciation: | | 'nItrujun `fiksing
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[n] the assimilation of atmospheric nitrogen by soil bacteria and its release for plant use on the death of the bacteria |
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| | See Also: | | biological process, organic process |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | - The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into an organic form usable by plants and other organisms; nitrogen is typically fixed by bacteria that live in nodules on the roots of legumes and similar plants.
- An industrial version of this process which is carried out by chemical reactions or by bacterial cultures.
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| Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to biologically usable nitrates. |
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