Translations for nitrification in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

nitrification [Brit nʌɪtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n, Am ˌnaɪtrəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] N

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Together with the concentrations of ammonia and nitrites in the water, the surface area determines the speed with which nitrification takes place. en.wikipedia.org

Nitrification can then occur to convert the ammonium to nitrite and nitrate. en.wikipedia.org

Nitrification is an important step in the nitrogen cycle in soil. en.wikipedia.org

Carbon conversion may be completed in the first stage of a series of modules, with nitrification being completed after the 5th stage. en.wikipedia.org

A partial nitrification process of sewage treatment used for the removal of ammonia and organic nitrogen components from wastewater flow streams. en.wikipedia.org

However, ammonium can also be oxidised to nitrate (via nitrite), by the process of nitrification. en.wikipedia.org

Any remaining ammonium in the environment can undergo nitrification and denitrification to yield nitrate and nitrite. en.wikipedia.org

Nitrification itself is a two-step aerobic process, each step facilitated by a different type of bacteria. en.wikipedia.org

Because discharging ammonia laden water into the environment can cause problems, nitrification is often necessary to remove the ammonia. en.wikipedia.org

Common inorganic electron donors are hydrogen, carbon monoxide, ammonia (leading to nitrification), ferrous iron and other reduced metal ions, and several reduced sulfur compounds. en.wikipedia.org

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