fermentation

17 points English 12 letters Uncommon Commonness #47,919 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/fˌɝːmʌntˈeɪʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural fermentations

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substan

zymosis zymolysis fermenting ferment

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

agitation tempestuousness unrest

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

information station situation conversation operation investigation location nation vacation education reputation explanation imagination generation organization invitation

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Crossword clues

“a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol” wn-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from FERMENTATION

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