fermentation

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

the process of releasing energy from a carbohydrate without oxygen by producing alcohol or lactic acid

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: plural: fermentations

Example sentences with this word:

Ethanol is made by a fermentation process.

Fermentation is related to the whole process involved in the breakdown of glucose like glycolysis and additional steps including ethanol and lactic acid.

Appears in following categories:

PCAT,

MCAT

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