1. removing nitrates or nitrogen compounds from a substance
Usage: technical; chemistry; present participle of denitrate

Examples

• The wastewater treatment plant is denitrating the effluent to reduce nitrogen pollution.
• Denitrating soil samples requires careful laboratory procedures.
• The process of denitrating explosives makes them safer to handle.
• Bacteria play a key role in denitrating contaminated groundwater.
• Industrial facilities use denitrating techniques to meet environmental regulations.