FERMENTATION

12 letters 17 Scrabble points /ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Definition of FERMENTATION

noun

  1. Any 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

  2. A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters F E R M E N T A T I O N
Length 12 letters
Scrabble Score 17 points

Words Containing "FERMENTATION"

COFERMENTATION FERMENTATIONS NONFERMENTATION PREFERMENTATION

Words Starting with "FERMENTATION"

FERMENTATIONS

Words Ending with "FERMENTATION"

COFERMENTATION NONFERMENTATION PREFERMENTATION