fermentation — the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfɜːrmenˈteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 발효; 세균, 효모 또는 기타 미생물에 의한 물질의 화학적 분해 과정
Korean pronunciation: 퍼먼**테이**션
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kimchi fermentation technique is so secret, even the FBI couldn't crack it.
- The fermentation of organic waste can produce biogas as an alternative energy source.
- After three days of fermentation, his homemade beer smelled like his gym socks.
fermentation
NOUN//ˌfɜːrmenˈteɪʃən//
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat
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라틴어 'fermentare'(거품을 일으키다, 끓다)에서 유래되었으며, 고대부터 빵과 술을 만들 때 관찰된 신비로운 '끓어오르는' 현상을 설명하는 단어였습니다.
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“My grandmother's kimchi fermentation technique is so secret, even the FBI couldn't crack it.”
“The fermentation of organic waste can produce biogas as an alternative energy source.”
“After three days of fermentation, his homemade beer smelled like his gym socks.”
“Controlled fermentation is essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing.”
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