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nitrogen fixation

/ˈnaɪtrədʒən fɪkˈseɪʃən/

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/ˈnaɪtrədʒən fɪkˈseɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимический процесс, при котором молекулярный азот из воздуха превращается в аммиак или родственные азотистые соединения, обычно с помощью определённых бактерий или промышленных методов, что делает азот доступным для роста растений.

The chemical process by which molecular nitrogen in the air is converted into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds, typically by certain bacteria or through industrial methods, making nitrogen available for plant growth.

  1. Biological processC1formal

    The process by which certain bacteria and other microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into ammonia, a form that plants can use.

    ruФиксация азота

    • Rhizobium bacteria in root nodules perform nitrogen fixation for legumes.
    • Nitrogen fixation is essential for the natural nitrogen cycle.
    • Farmers often use crops that promote nitrogen fixation to enrich the soil.
  2. Industrial processC1formal

    The industrial conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds, such as ammonia, typically via the Haber-Bosch process.

    ruПромышленный процесс

    • The Haber-Bosch process is the primary method of industrial nitrogen fixation.
    • Industrial nitrogen fixation produces fertilizers that support global agriculture.
    • Without industrial nitrogen fixation, food production would be severely limited.