Glossary · term
Nitrogen fixation
Biology
- Aliases
- fixing nitrogen
- Domain
- Biology
Definition
Breaking the triple bond of atmospheric N₂ into a form life can use. Nitrogenase does it at ambient temperature on a molybdenum–iron cluster; industry needs Haber–Bosch, 400 °C and 200 atmospheres.
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