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/
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 baker watches bubbles rise as fermentation transforms the dough overnight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fermentation derives from Latin fermentare, meaning 'to cause to bubble or boil.' The word originated from observations of the mysterious bubbling and rising phenomenon witnessed in ancient bread and wine production, which was explained through this evocative Latin term.
Breakdown
fermentum (leaven, yeast) + -ation (process, action). The suffix -ation transforms the Latin noun into an English abstract noun denoting the biological process of microbial decomposition.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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