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Oxidize vs Nitrifying - What's the difference?

oxidize | nitrifying |

As a verb oxidize

is (chemistry|transitive) to combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.

As an adjective nitrifying is

describing certain bacteria that oxidize ammonia to nitrite and nitrate in the soil.

oxidize

English

Alternative forms

* oxidise (UK )

Verb

  • (chemistry) To combine with oxygen or otherwise make an oxide.
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  • (chemistry) To increase the valence (or the positive charge) of an element by removing electrons.
  • To coat something with an oxide.
  • To become oxidized.

    • Related terms

    * oxidizable * oxidization

    See also

    * corrode * rust

    nitrifying

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Describing certain bacteria that oxidize ammonia to nitrite and nitrate in the soil