fermentabilˈity noun

fermentˈable adjective

Capable of fermentation

fermentāˈtion noun

1. A slow decomposition process of organic substances induced by micro-organisms, or by complex nitrogenous organic substances (enzymes) of vegetable or animal origin, usu accompanied by evolution of heat and gas, eg alcoholic fermentation of sugar and starch, and lactic fermentation
2. The act or process of fermenting
3. Restless action of the mind or feelings

fermentˈative adjective

Causing or consisting of fermentation

fermentˈativeness noun

fermentˈed adjective

fermentˈer or fermentˈor noun

1. An apparatus in which fermentation is promoted
2. A substance that causes fermentation

fermentescˈible adjective

Capable of being fermented

fermentitious /-ishˈəs/ adjective

fermentˈive adjective