ammonification

noun

am·​mo·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion ə-ˌmä-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce ammonification (audio)
-ˌmō-nə-
1
: the act or process of ammoniating
2
: decomposition with production of ammonia or ammonium compounds especially by the action of bacteria on nitrogenous organic matter
ammonify
ə-ˈmä-nə-ˌfī How to pronounce ammonification (audio)
-ˈmō-nə-
verb

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammonification was in 1883

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Cite this Entry

“Ammonification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammonification. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

ammonification

noun
am·​mo·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion ə-ˌmän-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce ammonification (audio) -ˌmō-nə- How to pronounce ammonification (audio)
1
: the act or process of ammoniating
2
: decomposition with production of ammonia or ammonium compounds especially by the action of bacteria on nitrogenous organic matter
ammonify verb
ammonified; ammonifying

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