Definitions

1. verb

to cause to become nitrogenous, especially by converting ammonia into nitric acid in the soil, or to convert into nitric acid

“The bacteria in the soil will nitrify the fertilizer, making the nutrients available to the plants.”

2. noun

a process in which ammonia is converted into nitric acid in the soil

“The nitrification process is essential for plant growth, as it makes nutrients available to the roots.”