ammonifying
|am-mon-i-fy-ing|
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/əˈmoʊ.nəˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
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/əˈmɒn.ɪˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
(ammonify)
convert to ammonia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonify' originates from the combination of 'ammonia' and the suffix '-fy', where 'ammonia' refers to the chemical compound NH₃ and '-fy' means 'to make or produce'.
Historical Evolution
'ammonify' was derived from the word 'ammonia' and the suffix '-fy', and eventually became the modern English word 'ammonify'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make ammonia', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of converting organic nitrogen into ammonia or ammonium compounds.
The bacteria in the soil are ammonifying the organic matter.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 03:06