Fermentation: meaning, definitions and examples
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fermentation
[ หfษห.menหteษช.สษn ]
food production
The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
Synonyms
enzymatic digestion, fermenting
Examples of usage
- Fermentation is used in the production of beer and wine.
- Yeast is often used in the process of fermentation.
biology
The process of anaerobic breakdown of organic substances by microorganisms.
Synonyms
anaerobic breakdown, microbial digestion
Examples of usage
- Fermentation is an important part of the carbon cycle.
- Yeast fermentation produces alcohol and carbon dioxide.
chemistry
The process of chemical breakdown of a substance by enzymes.
Synonyms
biocatalysis, enzyme breakdown
Examples of usage
- Enzymatic fermentation is used in various industrial processes.
- Fermentation can result in the production of useful compounds.
Translations
Translations of the word "fermentation" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fermentaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฃเฅเคตเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Fermentation
๐ฎ๐ฉ fermentasi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะผะตะฝัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ fermentacja
๐ฏ๐ต ็บ้ ต (ใฏใฃใใ)
๐ซ๐ท fermentation
๐ช๐ธ fermentaciรณn
๐น๐ท fermentasyon
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํจ (๋ฐํจ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฎู ูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ fermentace
๐ธ๐ฐ fermentรกcia
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ ต (fฤjiร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ fermentacija
๐ฎ๐ธ gerjun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแฆแแแ (dughili)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mayalanma
๐ฒ๐ฝ fermentaciรณn
Word origin
The word 'fermentation' originates from the Latin word 'fermentatio', which is derived from the Latin verb 'fermentare' meaning 'to ferment' or 'to leaven'. The concept of fermentation has been known and used by humans for thousands of years, particularly in the production of alcoholic beverages and bread. The scientific understanding of fermentation has evolved over time, with key contributions from scientists such as Louis Pasteur and Eduard Buchner.
See also: ferment, fermenter, fermenting.