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fermenter

fermenter

5.3
A tiny living thing that turns sugars into alcohol or acids
  • noun
  • /fərˈmɛntər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fermentador
  • A fermenter converts sugars into alcohol.

Examples

  • The baker introduced a wild fermenter to the dough to develop a tangy sourdough flavor.

  • Scientists studied the fermenter responsible for turning milk into yogurt.

  • A new type of fermenter was discovered in the soil, capable of producing unique acids.

  • The fermenter is essential for brewing beer.

  • The scientist added yeast to the fermenter to begin the brewing process.

  • In the laboratory, the fermenter was filled with a sugar solution to produce alcohol.

  • The fermenter played a crucial role in the production of lactic acid during the experiment.

Synonyms

yeast
vsfermenter
  • Specialized
68 1.1

A very small living thing used in baking and brewing to make dough rise or ferment drinks

is broader, covering any microorganism that causes fermentation
ferment
vsfermenter
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A small living thing that makes sugar change into alcohol or acid, like yeast

is the same meaning but in an agent noun form
top fermenting yeast
vsfermenter
  • Specialized
5.8

A yeast that rises to the top when beer is made and is used to brew ales

is more general, not limited to brewer strains or surface fermentation

Surface Forms

fermenter singular
fermenters plural

Morphology

fermenter = ferment (transparent) = ferment + er

Productive agentive formation: '-er' on 'ferment' yields an agent (e.g., a microorganism) that causes fermentation.

Etymology

Fermenter in biology names a tiny living thing that causes fermentation. It comes from ferment, meaning 'leaven' or 'to boil', so think of yeast making dough bubble and turn into bread or yogurt, which is why a fermenter is an organism that makes those changes.