Food & drink pronunciation

fermentation

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

IPA
/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/
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Meaning

noun

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

noun

A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.

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