Zymurgy: meaning, definitions and examples

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zymurgy

 

[ หˆzaษชหŒmษœr.dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

brewing science

Zymurgy is the branch of applied chemistry and biochemistry that deals with the fermentation process in brewing, winemaking, and distillation. It involves studying yeast, enzymes, and the chemical reactions that occur during fermentation. Zymurgy is essential for understanding how various ingredients combine to produce alcohol and other fermented products. This field of study is crucial for both commercial brewers and home enthusiasts looking to refine their brewing techniques.

Synonyms

brewing, distillation, fermentation.

Examples of usage

  • She decided to study zymurgy to understand the fermentation process better.
  • The course on zymurgy was focused on craft beer production.
  • He experimented with different yeast strains in his zymurgy projects.
  • Her passion for zymurgy led her to start her own brewery.

Translations

Translations of the word "zymurgy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zimurgia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเค‡เคฎเคฐเฅเคœเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zymurgie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zimurgi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะธะผัƒั€ะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zymurgia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ถใ‚คใƒžใƒผใ‚ธใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท zymurgie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zimurgia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zimurji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง๋ฅด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูŠู…ูˆุฑุฌู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zymurgie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zymurgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ฟ้€ ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zymurgija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ zimurgรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะธะผัƒั€ะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zymurgiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zimurgia

Etymology

The term 'zymurgy' originates from the Greek words 'zyma', meaning 'leaven' or 'ferment', and 'urgos', meaning 'work'. It was first used in the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1860s, to describe the scientific study and practice of fermentation and brewing. At that time, as brewing became more industrialized and scientific methods were applied to the process, a need arose for a term that could encapsulate the complexities involved in brewing and fermentation. The word gained acceptance in both academic and practical contexts, leading to the formation of societies and educational programs focused specifically on the science of brewing. Zymurgy has since become a standard term in both professional brewing circles and among homebrewers, reflecting the growing interest in and sophistication of beer crafting and fermentation science.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,462, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.