fermentation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌfɜː(r)mənˈteɪʃən/ or /ˌfɜː(r)mɛnˈteɪʃən/

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Noun

Singular fermentation

Plural fermentations

1. (biochemistry) Fermentation is the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms.

Related words

• ferment