Associations to the word «Nitrogenase»

Wiktionary

NITROGENASE, noun. (enzyme) Any enzyme, especially in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.

Dictionary definition

NITROGENASE, noun. An enzyme of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms that catalyzes the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia.

Wise words

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John Locke