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nitrification [‚nī·trə·fə′kā·shən] (microbiology) Formation of nitrous and nitric acids or salts by oxidation of the nitrogen in ammonia; specifically, oxidation of ammonium salts to nitrites and oxidation of nitrites to nitrates by certain bacteria. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ``If you don't nitrify, you have ammonia in the water, and ammonia is a problem with surface waters because it can be toxic to aquatic life,'' Hajas explained. |
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