Microbial Processes Vocabulary

• The process of fermenting grapes is essential in winemaking.
• I left the dough to ferment overnight before baking it.
• Let's ferment some cabbage to make sauerkraut.
• The tension in the room seemed to ferment as the argument escalated.

verb the action of decaying or decomposing due to the effects of moisture, air, or bacteria

• The rotting fruit in the basket emitted a foul odor.
• I can't believe you left that rotting sandwich in your backpack.
• Ew, that rotting banana is grossing me out.
• The rotting relationship between them was beyond repair.