English Dictionary

nitrogen fixation

名詞

不可算名詞

(chemistry, biochemistry) the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and organic derivatives, by natural means, especially such conversion, by microorganisms in the soil, into a form that can be assimilated by plants

日本語の意味

大気中の窒素を、微生物などの自然の力によってアンモニアや有機誘導体に変換する現象。 / 土壌中で行われる、植物が利用できる形に窒素を固定するプロセス。

Researchers studied nitrogen fixation in the field to improve soil fertility for sustainable agriculture.

研究者たちは、持続可能な農業のために土壌の肥沃度を高める目的で、現地で大気中の窒素をアンモニアや有機化合物に変換する過程を研究した。

意味（1）

(chemistry, biochemistry) the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and organic derivatives, by natural means, especially such conversion, by microorganisms in the soil, into a form that can be assimilated by plants