English Explanatory Dictionary

nitrogen fixation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and organic derivatives, by natural means, especially such conversion, by microorganisms in the soil, into a form that can be assimilated by plants.

Word forms

nitrogen fixation

Related words

nitrogen fixer nitrogen-fixing
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