fermentation
7 synonyms for fermentation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The chemical process by which yeast, bacteria, or enzymes convert sugars into alcohol, acid, or gas, usually without oxygen.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fermentation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
alcoholic fermentation
the fermentation process
undergo fermentation
Etymology
From Latin fermentatio, built on fermentum, "leaven" — the substance that makes dough or drink "work."
Full origin of fermentation →Frequently asked questions
What does “fermentation” mean?
The word “fermentation” means the chemical process by which yeast, bacteria, or enzymes convert sugars into alcohol, acid, or gas, usually without oxygen. In plain terms, the natural process behind bread, beer, wine, yoghurt, and pickles, where microbes break sugars down into something else.
How do you pronounce “fermentation”?
“Fermentation” is pronounced fur-muhn-TAY-shuhn (/ˌfɜɹmənˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fermentation” in a sentence?
Here is “fermentation” used in a sentence: “Fermentation is what turns barley and hops into beer.”
What part of speech is “fermentation”?
“Fermentation” is a noun.
Where does the word “fermentation” come from?
The word “fermentation” comes from Latin. From Latin fermentatio, built on fermentum, "leaven" — the substance that makes dough or drink "work.".
Is “fermentation” a common word?
“Fermentation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
