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| ni·trog·e·nase [ nī trójjə nàyss, nī trójjə nàyz ] |
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enzyme for converting nitrogen to ammonia: an enzyme found in nitrogen-fixing bacteria that catalyzes the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia. It is a key component of the nitrogen cycle, providing nitrogen compounds for plants.
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