Ammonification (Noun)
Meaning
Impregnation with ammonia or a compound of ammonia.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The soil underwent ammonification, as large quantities of ammonia solution were added to enhance its fertilizing properties.
- The process of ammonification involved treating the leather with a solution of ammonium chloride to stabilize and preserve it.
- In the factory, the cloth was subjected to ammonification to give it the desired texture and resistance.
- The ancient technique of ammonification was used to preserve and tan animal hides by impregnating them with a mixture of ground seeds and ammonia-rich plant extracts.
- The soil expert explained that the ammonification of the crop residues was essential to release nitrogen into the soil, thus making it a fertile ground for planting.