Definition of NITRIFY

nitrify

Verb

  • convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria
  • treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound
  • treat (soil) with nitrates
  • To treat, or react with nitrogen or a nitrogen-containing compound.
  • To convert ammonia or similar compound to a nitrate by oxidation, especially by the action of a microorganism.
  • To become nitre.

Antonyms

denitrify

Scrabble Score: 13

nitrify is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nitrify is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nitrify is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

nitrify is a valid Words With Friends word