nitrogen-fixing
adjective
involved in or aiding the process of nitrogen fixation.
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nitrogen-fixing
American
[nahy-truh-juhn-fik-sing]
/ ˈnaɪ trə dʒənˌfɪk sɪŋ /
adjective
nitrogen fixing
Cultural
Etymology
Origin of nitrogen-fixing
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Scientists worldwide are working to understand the genetic and molecular basis of this natural nitrogen-fixing ability.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 9, 2025
"We said the location of the nitrogen-fixing bacteria is not important, so long as the fixed nitrogen can reach the plant, and the plant can use it."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 24, 2025
Cambridge scientists have identified two crucial genetic factors needed to produce specialised root organs that can accommodate nitrogen-fixing bacteria in legumes such as peas and beans.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024
What originally interested lead author Michael Kipp is that the tissues of nitrogen-fixing plants can provide a record of the composition of the atmosphere they grew up in.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
Without the nitrogen-fixing bacteria, for example, plants would starve for want of nitrogen, though surrounded by a sea of nitrogen-containing air.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
“And they indicate that nitrogen fixing can reduce the amount of nitrogen fertiliser required by 50%. That’s represents a saving for the grower and it’s good for the environment.”
From Forbes ● Jan. 26, 2015
"Are these bacteria different from the nitrogen fixing bacteria?" asked Mr. Thornton.
From The Story of the Soil; from the Basis of Absolute Science and Real Life, by Cyril G. (Cyril George) Hopkins
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