Fermentation

Pronunciation: /fɜːrmɛnˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of fermentation

noun the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat

Example Sentences

A1 Fermentation is the process of turning sugar into alcohol.

A2 Yogurt is made through the process of fermentation.

B1 The fermentation of grapes is essential in winemaking.

B2 Sourdough bread gets its tangy flavor from the fermentation of the dough.

C1 The fermentation of cabbage is what gives sauerkraut its distinctive taste.

C2 Microorganisms play a crucial role in the fermentation process of foods like kimchi and miso.

Examples of fermentation in a Sentence

formal The process of fermentation is used in the production of various food and beverage products.

informal My grandma makes the best pickles using fermentation.

slang I heard that kombucha is made through some crazy fermentation process.

figurative Just like how ideas ferment in the mind, the grapes undergo fermentation to create wine.

Grammatical Forms of fermentation

• past tense: fermented
• plural: fermentations
• comparative: more fermented
• superlative: most fermented
• present tense: ferments
• future tense: will ferment
• perfect tense: has fermented
• continuous tense: is fermenting
• singular: fermentation
• positive degree: ferment
• infinitive: to ferment
• gerund: fermenting
• participle: fermented

Origin and Evolution of fermentation

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fermentation' originated from the Latin word 'fermentatio', which comes from the Latin verb 'fermentare' meaning to leaven or ferment.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fermentation' has come to be associated with the process of chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, leading to the production of alcohol, acids, or gases.