Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

zymology

Noun

/zīˈmäləjē/

Definition

The study of fermentation and the processes involved in it.

Examples

The zymology of beer brewing involves understanding how yeast ferments sugars into alcohol.
Researchers in zymology study various fermentation processes to improve food production techniques.

Meaning

Zymology is a branch of science that focuses on fermentation, the chemical conversion of sugars into alcohol or acids by microorganisms like yeast or bacteria.