nitrogenize

American

[nahy-troj-uh-nahyz, nahy-truh-juh-] / naɪˈtrɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, ˈnaɪ trə dʒə- /

especially British, nitrogenise

verb (used with object)

nitrogenized, nitrogenizing

to combine with nitrogen or add nitrogenous material to.

nitrogenize British

/ naɪˈtrɒdʒɪˌnaɪz /

verb

to combine or treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound

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Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of nitrogenize

First recorded in 1895–1900; nitrogen + -ize

Example Sentences

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To impregnate with azote, or nitrogen; to nitrogenize.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

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