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fermentation Any enzymatic transformation of organic substrates, especially carbohydrates, generally accompanied by the evolution of gas; a physiological counterpart of oxidation, permitting certain organisms to live and grow in the absence of air; used in various industrial processes for the manufacture of products, such as alcohols, acids, and cheese by the action of yeasts, molds, and bacteria; alcoholic fermentation is the best-known example. Also known as zymosis |
fermentație : 17 phrases in 4 subjects |
Agriculture | 12 |
Biochemistry | 2 |
Food industry | 1 |
Life sciences | 2 |