🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

发酵

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fajiào

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fermentation/ˌfɜːr.menˈteɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"葡萄的发酵产生葡萄酒。"

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As noun
  1. 1

    The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.

    "The fermentation of grapes produces wine."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'fermentation' originates from the Latin 'fermentatio', which is derived from 'fermentare', meaning 'to leaven'. The term has evolved through Middle English and Old French, reflecting the process of converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide, a practice that dates back thousands of years.

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