nitrogenate en · VERB
Etymology
Etymology tree English nitrogen Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātuslbor. English -ate English nitrogenate From nitrogen + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Meanings
- (transitive) To treat something with nitrogen gas, especially with the intent of replacing gaseous oxygen.
- (transitive) To react something with nitrogen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitrogenated | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| nitrogenated | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| nitrogenates | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| nitrogenating | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |