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nodulation

/ˌnɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does nodulation mean?

noun

A process in which a plant, especially a legume, forms a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, leading to the fixation of nitrogen in the soil. A nodulation is also a slight movement of the head in agreement or assent.

Example

"The farmer noticed the nodulation on the soybean plant, indicating a healthy relationship with the nitrogen-fixing bacteria."

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