Meaning of the word fermentation in English
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fermentation
US /ˌfɝː.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌfɝː.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
Example:
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Yeast is essential for the fermentation of grapes into wine.
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The process of fermentation produces alcohol and carbon dioxide.
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