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acetylene-block assay
A technique for demonstrating or estimating denitrification by measuring nitrous oxide (N2O) released from acetylene-treated soil. Acetylene inhibits nitrous oxide reduction to dinitrogen (N2) by denitrifying bacteria.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Earth science
- Category: Soil science
- Company: Soil Science Society of America
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Creator
- Bob Adams
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