Denitrification

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Denitrification is a microbial process where nitrates (NO₃⁻) in soil or water are reduced and converted back into nitrogen gas (N₂), which is then released into the atmosphere. This process is carried out by specific types of bacteria, often in anaerobic (oxygen-poor) conditions. It is the final step in the nitrogen cycle, completing the return of nitrogen to the atmosphere.