word
fermentation
fur-men-TAY-shun
/ˌfɜːrmɛnˈteɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fermentation
Dictionary meaning
A metabolic process converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol using microorganisms
History and origin
Latin
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