Definitions

1. noun

the process of adding or introducing nitrogen to a compound, especially the reaction of an organic compound with a mixture of nitric acid and another oxidizing agent

“The chemist studied the effects of nitration on the molecular structure of the compound.”

2. noun

the formation or presence of nitrates, often in water or soil

“High levels of nitration in the water supply led to concerns about the local ecosystem.”

3. verb

to introduce or add nitrogen to a compound, often through a chemical reaction

“The nitration of the compound was a critical step in its synthesis.”