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NITROGEN CYCLE

\nˈa͡ɪtɹəd͡ʒən sˈa͡ɪkə͡l], \nˈa‍ɪtɹəd‍ʒən sˈa‍ɪkə‍l], \n_ˈaɪ_t_ɹ_ə_dʒ_ə_n s_ˈaɪ_k_əl]\

Definitions of NITROGEN CYCLE

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the circulation of nitrogen; nitrates from the soil are absorbed by plants which are eaten by animals that die and decay returning the nitrogen back to the soil

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the circulation of nitrogen; nitrates from the soil are absorbed by plants which are eaten by animals that die and decay returning the nitrogen back to the soil

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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