Nitrogen-fixer
noun
1.
any of various microorganisms in the soil involved in the process of nitrogen fixation.
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[nahy-truh-juh n-fik-sing] /ˈnaɪ trə dʒənˌfɪk sɪŋ/ adjective 1. involved in or aiding the process of nitrogen fixation.
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