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Term: denitrify

Description:

Denitrify is a verb that refers to the process of removing or converting nitrate or nitrite compounds into gaseous nitrogen, thereby reducing the amount of nitrogen in an environment.

Sample Sentences:

• The bacteria in the soil denitrify nitrogen compounds, releasing nitrogen gas into the atmosphere.
• Wetlands play a significant role in denitrifying agricultural runoff before it enters rivers and lakes.
• By using denitrification filters, the wastewater treatment plant can effectively denitrify the sewage, minimizing the release of harmful nitrogen pollutants.

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