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fermentation
fer·men·ta·tion [ fùrmən táysh'n, fùr men táysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
chemical conversion into simpler substances: the breakdown of carbohydrates by microorganisms. Many pharmaceuticals are produced by fermentation.
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