fermentation

BrE /fəːmɛnˈteɪʃn/ AmE /fɜrmɛnteɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 CHEMICAL PROCESS [uncountable] B2

the process by which yeast or bacteria change sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, or a similar process involving other substances

fermentación

Collocations alcoholic fermentation · lactic acid fermentation

  • The wine undergoes a slow fermentation process.

    El vino pasa por un proceso lento de fermentación.

2 BIOLOGICAL PROCESS [uncountable] C1

the biological process by which microorganisms break down organic matter, often producing heat and gases as a result

fermentación

Collocations anaerobic fermentation · thermophilic fermentation

  • The compost pile is undergoing a process of fermentation.

    El montón de compost está pasando por un proceso de fermentación.