azotise

/æzəˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or convert into azote, especially to apply nitric acid to (a substance) to convert the nitrogen into azote

“The chemist azotised the organic compound to study its properties.”

2. verb

to destroy or kill (organisms) by converting their nitrogenous matter into azote

“The bacteria azotised the harmful bacteria in the water, restoring it to a safe condition.”

Synonyms

  • denitrate
  • nitrate

Antonyms

  • nitrify