noun
- a microorganism that converts ammonia or nitrites into nitrates through oxidation
Usage: biology; microbiology
Examples
- Nitrifiers play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting toxic ammonia into less harmful nitrates.
- The soil sample contained numerous nitrifiers that help maintain healthy plant growth.
- Scientists studied the nitrifiers in the aquarium filter to understand the biological filtration process.
- Agricultural researchers examined how nitrifiers in fertilized soil affect crop yields.
- The wastewater treatment plant relies on nitrifiers to break down nitrogen compounds.
- Marine biologists discovered new species of nitrifiers in deep ocean sediments.