fermentation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌfɜː.menˈteɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌfɝː.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
发酵
a process of chemical change in food or drink because of the action of yeast or bacteria, which may cause it to produce bubbles or heat, or turn sugars in it into alcohol
Ethanol is an alcohol produced by fermentation of sugars. 乙醇是一种由糖类发酵产生的酒精。
Fermentation takes about 48 hours. 发酵需要大约48小时。
See: ferment
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- Different flours require different fermentation periods.
- The pale cloudy appearance is due to a second fermentation in the bottle.
- Add the yeast with the flour and water to start the fermentation process.