noun🔗ShareFermentationAny of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide"The fermentation process in the sourdough bread recipe produces a characteristic tangy flavor. "Le processus de fermentation dans la recette du pain au levain produit une saveur acidulée caractéristique.biochemistryfooddrinksciencechemistrybiologyprocessmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermentation, effervescenceA state of agitation or excitement; a ferment."The classroom was in a state of fermentation after the teacher announced a surprise pizza party. "La classe était en effervescence après que le professeur a annoncé une fête surprise de pizzas.biologychemistrybiochemistryfooddrinkprocessmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading