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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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