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Fermentation

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

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📖 Definitions of "Fermentation"

noun

1
Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide
2
A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.

🔄 Synonyms of "Fermentation"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
agitationnoun	A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.
unrestnoun	A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.
fermentnoun	To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
fermentingnoun	a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
zymosisnoun	A zymotic disease.
zymolysisnoun	(chemistry) The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentation

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fermentation"

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Word	Definition
zymolysisnoun	(chemistry) The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentation
zymosisnoun	A zymotic disease.
fermentnoun	Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
unrestnoun	A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.
agitationnoun	A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.
fermentingnoun	a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
acetous	Having a sour taste; sour; acid.
digestionnoun	The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be used by the body.
enteric	Of, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines.
malolactic	(winemaking) Describing a type of fermentation in which malic acid is converted into lactic acid
yeastnoun	An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
winenoun	An alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grape juice, with an ABV ranging from 5.5–16%.
panarynoun	(obsolete, rare) A pantry or storehouse for bread.
offnoun	(usually in phrases such as 'from the off', 'at the off', etc.) Beginning; starting point.
shutdownnoun	The action of stopping operations; a closing, of a computer, business, event, etc.
breweriesnoun	A building where beer is produced.
yeastsnoun	An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
brewingnoun	The production of alcoholic beverages, such as beer, by fermentation; the process of being brewed.
vinificationnoun	Synonym of winemaking.
leaveningnoun	The process by which something is leavened.