Nitrogenated: meaning, definitions and examples
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nitrogenated
[ naɪˈtrəʊdʒəneɪtɪd ]
chemical compound
Nitrogenated refers to a compound or solution that contains nitrogen, typically used in various scientific and industrial processes. This term is commonly found in the context of fertilizers, where nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth.
Synonyms
ammoniated, nitrogen-rich
Examples of usage
- Nitrogenated fertilizers help improve soil fertility.
- The process involves creating nitrogenated organic compounds.
- Nitrogenated beverages are often used in the food industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "nitrogenated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nitrogenado
🇮🇳 नाइट्रोजनयुक्त
🇩🇪 stickstoffhaltig
🇮🇩 terdapat nitrogen
🇺🇦 азотований
🇵🇱 azotowany
🇯🇵 窒素化された
🇫🇷 azoté
🇪🇸 nitrógeno
🇹🇷 nitrojenli
🇰🇷 질소화된
🇸🇦 نيتروجيني
🇨🇿 dusíkový
🇸🇰 dusíkový
🇨🇳 氮化的
🇸🇮 dušikov
🇮🇸 nitrogenated
🇰🇿 азотталған
🇬🇪 აზოტირებული
🇦🇿 nitrogenli
🇲🇽 nitrógeno
Etymology
The term 'nitrogenated' derives from the root word 'nitrogen,' which comes from the French word 'azote,' meaning 'life.' This term was first introduced in the early 19th century, coinciding with the burgeoning field of chemistry. The suffix 'ated' indicates that nitrogen is present in a specific form or state within a compound. Nitrogen itself is a crucial element in various biological processes, especially in the formation of amino acids and nucleic acids, which are foundational to life. The nitrogen cycle in nature highlights the importance of nitrogen in sustaining ecosystems. As agricultural practices evolved, the term 'nitrogenated' became significant in agronomy and horticulture, transforming the way crops were cultivated and yielding larger harvests through the use of synthetic and organic fertilizers.