Nitrobacterium (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the bacteria in the soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle; they oxidize ammonium compounds into nitrites or oxidize nitrites into nitrates.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The nitrogen cycle relies on the activities of various microorganisms, including nitrobacterium, to convert ammonia into nitrate.
- Nitrobacterium plays a vital role in the soil's ecosystem by converting ammonia into a form that is usable by plants.
- In the process of nitrification, nitrobacterium bacteria first convert ammonia into nitrite, which is then further oxidized to nitrate.
- The nitrobacterium facilitates the conversion of toxic ammonia into nitrite, making it easier for plants to absorb.
- Nitrobacterium and other nitrifying bacteria work together to complete the nitrification process in the soil, resulting in the production of nitrate.