zymurgy
Synonym of zymologySynonym of zymology (“the chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking”).
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Meaning
2 senses(no plural, uncountable, usually)Synonym of zymology (“the chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking”).
(no plural, uncountable, usually)The practice of using fermentation to produce alcoholic beverages.
- the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation (as in making wine or brewing or distilling)
Examples
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"What's that word again?" "Zymurgy." "Is that the name of a villain?"
"What's zymurgy?" "Did you read this in one of your Spider-Man comics?"
Zymurgy... What a mouthful! And what does it mean?
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From zym- (prefix meaning ‘fermentation’) + -urgy (suffix denoting a technique for workingFrom zym- (prefix meaning ‘fermentation’) + -urgy (suffix denoting a technique for working with something), modelled after metallurgy.
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