denitrification
noun
de·ni·tri·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌnī-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
: the loss or removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds
specifically
: reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria (as in soil) that usually results in the escape of nitrogen into the air
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One worrying sign is that each trawl decreased denitrification more than the previous trawl.
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Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 3 Mar. 2020
Ultimately, officials say, Suffolk County needs recurring revenue to subsidize new sewers and individual denitrification units, whether a surcharge on water bills or some other tax.
—Lisa W. Foderaro, New York Times, 8 May 2017
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Erik Stokstad, Science | AAAS, 3 Mar. 2020
Ultimately, officials say, Suffolk County needs recurring revenue to subsidize new sewers and individual denitrification units, whether a surcharge on water bills or some other tax.
—Lisa W. Foderaro, New York Times, 8 May 2017
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denitrification
noun
de·ni·tri·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌnī-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: a process by which various nitrogen compounds are changed or broken down and which is usually brought about (as in soil) by bacteria with formation of free nitrogen
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denitrification
noun
de·ni·tri·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌnī-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: the loss or removal of nitrogen or nitrogen compounds
specifically
: reduction of nitrates or nitrites commonly by bacteria (as in soil) that usually results in the escape of nitrogen into the air
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