nitrosobacterium
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The ammonia-oxidizing bacteria, including species of Nitrosobacterium, are essential for the denitrification process in soil.
Definition:Microorganisms capable of oxidizing ammonia to nitrite under aerobic conditions, playing a key role in the nitrogen cycle.
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Example:Nitrifying bacteria, such as Nitrosobacterium, convert ammonia to nitrite, a crucial step in the nitrogen cycle.
Definition:Bacteria that are capable of oxidizing ammonia to nitrite and further to nitrate in the process of nitrification.
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