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fermentation

/ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/ American
  • n. 发酵
Definition
  • n. the chemical process by which sugar is broken down into alcohol or acid by yeast or bacteria
Example
Fermentation turns sugar into alcohol during beer making.
在酿造啤酒的过程中,发酵会把糖转化为酒精。