Definitions for nitrogen-fixing

nitrogen-fixing ni·tro·gen-fix·ing

Spelling: [nahy-truh-juh n-fik-sing]
IPA: /ˈnaɪ trə dʒənˌfɪk sɪŋ/

Nitrogen-Fixing is a 15 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 477 anagrams from letters in nitrogen-fixing (-efggiiinnnortx).

Definitions for nitrogen-fixing

adjective

  1. involved in or aiding the process of nitrogen fixation.

Origin of nitrogen-fixing

First recorded in 1895-1900

Examples for nitrogen-fixing

Such plants as are hosts for the nitrogen-fixing bacteria are planted early in the season.

To do their work well the nitrogen-fixing germs and the nitrifying germs require certain conditions.

The soil must be well ventilated to supply nitrogen for the nitrogen-fixing germs and oxygen for the nitrifying germs.

This they do not of their own power but through the aid of very minute plants called bacteria or nitrogen-fixing germs.

nitrogen-fixing bacteria also add to the stores of nitrogen compounds.

Word Value for nitrogen-fixing
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

Similar words for nitrogen-fixing
Word of the day