afterfermentation
|af-ter-fer-men-ta-tion|
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/ˌæftərˌfɜːrmɛnˈteɪʃən/
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/ˌɑːftəˌfɜːmɛnˈteɪʃən/
secondary fermentation
Etymology
'afterfermentation' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'fermentation', where 'fermentation' comes from Latin 'fermentatio', meaning 'leavening'.
'fermentatio' transformed into the Old French word 'fermentacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'fermentation'.
Initially, it meant 'leavening', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of fermentation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the secondary fermentation process that occurs after the primary fermentation, often used in brewing and winemaking to enhance flavor and stability.
The afterfermentation process is crucial for developing the beer's unique taste.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 05:51