denitrification
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/diːˌnaɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/diːˌnaɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
The process by which nitrates or nitrites are removed from soil, air, or water.
The wetland ecosystem plays a crucial role in denitrification, helping to purify the water.