fermentative
/fərˈmɛntətɪv/
adjective
- Relating to or causing fermentation, the process by which microorganisms break down substances.
- Brewers rely on fermentative yeasts to turn sugar into alcohol.
- The fermentative bacteria in the yogurt help with digestion.
- Some foods have a natural fermentative quality that gives them a tangy taste.
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