Nitrogen Cycle

Definition

The nitrogen cycle is a series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are interconverted in the environment and in living organisms, including nitrogen fixation and decomposition.

Related terms

Decomposition: The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic matter.

Nitrogen Fixation:

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia by natural phenomena or industrial processes.

Ammonia: A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3.