fermentation

🇺🇸 /ˌfɜːrmenˈteɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌfɜːmenˈteɪʃn/
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The process where yeast or bacteria break down sugar, often producing alcohol.

The wine's unique flavor comes from the fermentation process.

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n. The process where yeast or bacteria break down sugar, often producing alcohol.

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Plural fermentations