fermenter

noun

fer·​men·​ter (ˌ)fər-ˈmen-tər How to pronounce fermenter (audio)
1
: an organism that causes fermentation
2
or fermentor : an apparatus for carrying out fermentation

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Manam works closely with farmers and fermenters in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district to put Indian-grown cacao on the global stage. Sarah Khan, TIME, 25 July 2024 From the scale hopper, the grains then make their way to a 16,000-gallon fermenter. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024 The brewing area features a brewing system, fermenters and a brite tank, according to its website. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 Fermented in a combination of stainless steel, concrete and oak barrel fermenters; matured for 26 months in 100% new French oak; bottled unfined and unfiltered. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fermenter 

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fermenter was in 1918

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“Fermenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fermenter. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

fermenter

noun
fer·​men·​ter (ˌ)fər-ˈment-ər How to pronounce fermenter (audio)
1
: an organism that causes fermentation
2
or fermentor : an apparatus for carrying out fermentation
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