Fermentation Processes

noun a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans

• Natto is a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans.
• I tried natto for the first time and it was definitely an acquired taste.
• Some people can't stand the smell of natto, but I think it's pretty good.
• The texture of natto is often compared to slimy or sticky, but some people enjoy it.

noun a chemical process in which bacteria convert alcohol into acetic acid

• Acetic fermentation is a process in which acetic acid is produced from the oxidation of ethanol.
• You can make vinegar through acetic fermentation by letting wine or cider sit out for a while.
• If you leave that apple juice out too long, it's gonna turn into vinegar thanks to acetic fermentation.
• Just like how acetic fermentation transforms alcohol into vinegar, challenges can transform us into stronger individuals.

noun the process of converting into vinegar

• Acetification is the process of converting alcohol into vinegar through oxidation.
• I accidentally left my wine out too long and now it's undergoing acetification.
• Dude, that beer has been sitting open for days, it's gonna start acetification soon.
• The acetification of their friendship began when trust was broken.