denitrifiers
/diːˈnaɪtrɪfaɪərz/
noun
- Organisms, especially bacteria, that convert nitrates in soil or water into nitrogen gas, releasing it into the atmosphere.
- Farmers rely on denitrifiers to prevent excess nitrates from polluting groundwater.
- Denitrifiers in the soil help return nitrogen to the air.
- Scientists study denitrifiers to understand the nitrogen cycle better.