DENITRATION

Etymology

Noun

denitration (countable and uncountable, plural denitrations)

(chemistry) The removal of nitrate or other nitrogen compounds, especially from water; denitrification

Source: Wiktionary


Den`i*tra"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. de- + nitrate.]

Definition: A disengaging, or removal, of nitric acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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