fermentation

Meanings

• noun

  The process of converting carbohydrates into alcohol or organic acids by the action of microorganisms, enzymes, or other biological catalysts.

  - "The fermentation of grapes produces wine."
  - "The fermentation of milk results in yogurt."
  - "Bread undergoes fermentation during the rising process."

• noun

  A state of decay or putrefaction, especially of organic matter.

  - "The fish had begun to ferment in the hot sun."
  - "The compost pile was in a state of fermentation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fermentation
churnation , urnation

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Variants

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fermentation , fermentations

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'fermentare,' to boil, churn, or leaven.

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Trivia

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1. Fermentation is an anaerobic process, meaning it occurs in the absence of oxygen.

2. The oldest known evidence of fermented beverages dates back to 9000 BC.

3. Yeast is the most commonly used microorganism for alcoholic fermentation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alcoholic fermentation: A type of fermentation that produces alcohol as a byproduct, commonly used in the production of beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.

2. Lactic acid fermentation: A type of fermentation that produces lactic acid as a byproduct, commonly used in the production of yogurt, sauerkraut, and other fermented foods.

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Culture

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Fermentation has been used for thousands of years for food preservation and alcohol production. It has cultural and historical significance in various societies, such as ancient Egypt, China, and Greece.

How to Memorize "fermentation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a batch of grapes being crushed and left to ferment, turning into wine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fermentation' with the production of alcohol or the preservation of food.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fermentation: Food's Favorite Transformation' to remember the process.

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