ammonification

English

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Noun

ammonification (countable and uncountable, plural ammonifications)

1. (biochemistry) The formation of ammonia or its compounds from nitrogenous compounds, especially as a result of bacterial decomposition.
2. (chemistry) The treatment or impregnation of something with ammonia.

Derived terms

• photoammonification

Translations

the formation of ammonia or its compounds

Polish: amonifikacja f Portuguese: amonificação f Romanian: amonificare (ro) f