ALL meanings of nitrogenase
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N n - noun nitrogenase an enzyme complex that catalyzes the reduction of molecular nitrogen in the nitrogen-fixation process of bacteria. 1
- noun nitrogenase (enzyme) Any enzyme, especially in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. 1
- noun nitrogenase an enzyme of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that brings about the conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia 0
- noun nitrogenase an enzyme in certain soil bacteria and algae involved in the capture of nitrogen from the air to form ammonia 0