nitrophyte

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English

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Etymology

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From nitro- (nitrogen) +‎ -phyte (plant).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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nitrophyte (plural nitrophytes)

  1. (botany) Any plant that tolerates or thrives in a nitrogen-rich soil.