Nitrogenate

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To treat something with nitrogen gas, especially with the intent of replacing gaseous oxygen. transitive
  2. 2
    To react something with nitrogen. transitive

Etymology

From nitrogen + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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