nitrogen-fixing
adjective
ni·tro·gen-fix·ing
ˈnī-trə-jən-ˈfik-siŋ 
: capable of nitrogen fixation
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
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All of the offseason nitrogen-fixing cover crops will grow during our season.
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Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 27 July 2023
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“Nitrogen-fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen-fixing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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