fermentation

noun /,fɜrmɛn'teɪʃən/

Definition
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
Example
The word 'fermentation' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12

Word Statistics

Length
12
Syllables
4
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