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fermentation

CEFR: B2
The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, often producing heat and gas.

Synonyms

  • fermentation descriptor
  • scientific term

Common Collocations

  • analysis of fermentation
  • features of fermentation
  • significance of fermentation

Example Sentence

The empirical passage in Cambridge IELTS 21 investigates the role of fermentation in its specific analytical context.

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