nitrify
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/ˈnaɪtrɪfaɪ/
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/ˈnaɪtrɪfaɪ/
to convert a substance into a form that contains nitrogen
Bacteria in the soil help nitrify the dead leaves, turning them into nutrients for plants.
土壤中的细菌帮助硝化死叶,将它们转化为植物的养分。