nitrifying

Meanings

• verb

  The process by which certain bacteria convert ammonia into nitrites and then into nitrates in the water.

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Variants

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nitrifying , nitrifying bacteria

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'nitrare', to make or generate nitre, or saltpeter.

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1. Nitrifying bacteria are essential for maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems and are used extensively in wastewater treatment.

2. The nitrification process is an energy-intensive process that requires a significant amount of oxygen.

3. Nitrifying bacteria belong to the phylum Nitrospira and the nitrifying genera Nitrosomonas and Nitrosospira.

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1. Nitrification process: A biological process that converts ammonia into nitrate through two major steps: nitrification and denitrification.

2. Nitrogen cycle: A series of interconnected biogeochemical processes that convert nitrogen between its various forms in the environment.

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Nitrifying bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining the water quality in natural water bodies and in wastewater treatment systems.

How to Memorize "nitrifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of bacteria working together to convert ammonia into nitrates in a water body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nitrifying' with the process of water purification and cleanliness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nitrogen In Transition Frequently' to remember the process of nitrification.

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