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ammonification

am·mon·i·fi·ca·tion [ ə mònnəfə káysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. treating or mixing with ammonia: treatment with ammonia or an ammonium compound

2. formation of ammonia: the formation of ammonia or ammonium compounds through the bacterial decomposition of organic matter

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