Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ammonify
verb
/əˈmɒnɪfaɪ/
Definition
to convert into ammonia or ammonium compounds.
Examples
- The soil can ammonify organic matter, releasing nitrogen for plant use.
- Bacteria in the compost help to ammonify the waste, providing nutrients for future plants.
- As proteins break down, they ammonify, resulting in the formation of ammonia in the soil.
Meaning
The process of transforming substances into ammonia, often involving decomposition or bacterial action.
Synonyms
- convert
- decompose
- fertilize
