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- pronunciation:
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any of various processes to convert atmospheric nitrogen into compounds with other elements, either naturally, as by bacteria, in leguminous plants or the soil, or chemically for industrial use, fertilizers, and the like.
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derivation: |
nitrogen-fixing (adj.) |
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