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nitrogenate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To treat something with nitrogen gas, especially with the intent of replacing gaseous oxygen.
To react something with nitrogen.

Word forms

nitrogenate nitrogenates nitrogenating nitrogenated

Etymology

From nitrogen + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Related words

nitrogenize azotize

Derived words

denitrogenate

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