A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Denitrify
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(chiefly of bacteria) remove the nitrates or nitrites from (soil, air, or water) by chemical reduction.
Denitrify meaning & definition 1 of Denitrify.
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to break up nitrates (= chemicals containing nitrogen and oxygen ) , for example in soil, and so release nitrogen into the air:
Denitrify meaning & definition 2 of Denitrify.
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