Fermentative

Pronunciation: /ˈfɝmɛntˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/

Fermentative (adj)

  1. Relating to a process where microorganisms break down sugars and make gases or acids.
  2. Used for organisms or reactions that carry out fermentation to produce energy or substances.

Fermentative (adjective)

Examples

  • Warm conditions are fermentative and speed up the process.
  • The yeast is fermentative and changes the sugar into gas.