🍇fermentation

noun
/ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

Meaning

a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms

Example Sentences

The fermentation of grapes produces wine.

Synonyms

brewing, leavening, souring, enzyme action

Antonyms

sterilization, pasteurization

Collocations

alcohol fermentation, fermentation process, yeast fermentation

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