Mineralization/Remineralization (Q808)
Subject, term, tag: Mineralization/Remineralization
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Mineralization/Remineralization |
Subject, term, tag: Mineralization/Remineralization |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
The conversion of an element from its organic form to an inorganic form as a result of microbial decomposition. In nitrogen mineralization, organic nitrogen from decaying plant and animal residues (proteins, nucleic acids, amino sugars and urea) is converted to ammonia (NH 3) and ammonium (NH 4 +) by biological activity. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026