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Meaning of nitrogen fixation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and organic derivatives, by natural means, especially such conversion, by microorganisms in the soil, into a form that can be assimilated by plants.

uncountable

Equivalents

Dansk nitrogenfiksering
Deutsch Stickstoffbindung Stickstofffixierung
Ελληνικά αζωτοδέσμευση
Suomi typensidonta
Italiano azotofissazione

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

nitrogen fixer nitrogen ice nitrogen inversion nitrogen monoxide nitrogen mustard nitrogen narcosis

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