typenpelkistäminen
Typenpelkistäminen, a Finnish term that translates to "nitrogen reduction" or "de-nitrification," refers to processes that remove or convert nitrogen compounds. In environmental contexts, it commonly describes the biological reduction of nitrates and nitrites into gaseous nitrogen, which is then released into the atmosphere. This process is crucial for mitigating nitrogen pollution in water bodies, where excess nitrogen can lead to eutrophication.
Microbial communities, particularly anaerobic bacteria, are the primary agents of typenpelkistäminen in natural environments such as
In the context of wastewater treatment, typenpelkistäminen is often a deliberate step to remove nitrogen before
Beyond environmental applications, the term can also be used more broadly to describe any process that reduces