FERMENTING
\fɜːmˈɛntɪŋ], \fɜːmˈɛntɪŋ], \f_ɜː_m_ˈɛ_n_t_ɪ_ŋ]\
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a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
By Princeton University
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].