ammonify

ammonify
ammonifier, n.
/euh mon"euh fuy', euh moh"neuh-/, v., ammonified, ammonifying.
v.t.
1. to combine or impregnate with ammonia.
2. to form into ammonia or ammonium compounds.
v.i.
3. to become ammonified; produce ammonification.
[1910-15; AMMONI(A) + -FY]

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