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Meaning of FERMENTING

Pronunciation:  furm'enting

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 Definition: [n]  a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
 
 Synonyms: ferment, fermentation, zymolysis, zymosis
 
 See Also: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, vinification

 

 

 

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