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Concept: fermentation in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/3159
Preferred label fermentation
Definition Any enzymatic transformation of organic substrates, especially carbohydrates, generally accompanied by the evolution of gas; a physiological counterpart of oxidation, permitting certain organisms to live and grow in the absence of air; used in various industrial processes for the manufacture of products, such as alcohols, acids, and cheese by the action of yeasts, molds, and bacteria; alcoholic fermentation is the best-known example. Also known as zymosis.
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Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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