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fermentation

UK
/ˌfɜː.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌfɝː.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

fermentationnoun
fermentations
pl
The fermentation of sugar by yeast produces alcohol and carbon dioxide.
La fermentation du sucre par la levure produit de l’alcool et du dioxyde de carbone.
Additional translations
effervescenceAu sens figuré, pour un état d’agitation ou de bouillonnement.
Synonyms
brewing
decomposition
maturation
culturing
fermenting
fermentationadjective
UK
/ˌfɜː.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌfɝː.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to indicate relation to fermentation, e.g., 'fermentation tank'.
fermentaireTerme technique, surtout en biologie et en industrie agroalimentaire.
They installed new fermentation vessels to improve production.
Ils ont installé de nouvelles cuves fermentaires pour améliorer la production.

Definitions

fermentationnoun
A chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically.
The fermentation of sugar by yeast produces alcohol and carbon dioxide.
The process of a substance breaking down into a simpler substance, often used in the context of food and drink production.
Fermentation is a crucial step in the production of beer and wine.
A state of agitation or turbulent change or development.
The political fermentation in the country led to widespread protests.
fermentationadjective
Relating to, involved in, or used for fermentation processes.
They installed new fermentation vessels to improve production.
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