fermentation
fəːmɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n
noun
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
the fermentation of organic matter by microorganisms in the gut
noun
the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
the fermentation of organic matter by microorganisms in the gut
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