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fermentation in Malay

penapaian

/ˌfɜːmənˈteɪʃən/US/ˌfɜɹmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation in Malay: penapaian. In English, fermentation means any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide.

Malay words for fermentation

anaerobic biochemical reaction
penapaian

English meaning of fermentation

  1. noun Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide.
  2. noun A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.

Full definition of fermentation

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Questions about fermentation in Malay

What is the meaning of fermentation in Malay?
Fermentation in Malay is penapaian.
Apakah maksud fermentation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Fermentation: penapaian.
What does fermentation mean in English?
Fermentation means any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide.

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