nitridation

[ nī′trĭ-dā′shən ]

n.

The formation of nitrogen compounds through the action of ammonia.

Nearby words

nitre, nitric, nitric acid, nitric bacteria, nitric oxide, nitridation, nitride, nitriding, nitriding steel, nitrification, nitrifier

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