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fermentation

[fur-men-tey-shuhn] / ˌfɜr mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /


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Fermentation is a biological process whereby organisms convert carbohydrates like starch or sugar into substances like alcohol, without using oxygen.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The yearly Portland Fermentation Festival, also known as “Stinkfest,” used to have more amateurs exhibiting their wares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Fermentation using this Koji is attracting attention around the world.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024

Fermentation is a relatively easy preservation technique that has been used for thousands of years.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

PASTEUR-FAULKNER.—Studies on Fermentation: The Diseases of Beer, their Causes, and the means of preventing them.

From The Girls and I A Veracious History by Molesworth, Mrs.




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