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fermentative
[ fer-men-tuh-tiv ]
/ fərˈmɛn tə tɪv /
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adjective
tending to produce or undergo fermentation.
pertaining to or of the nature of fermentation.
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Origin of fermentative
OTHER WORDS FROM fermentative
fer·ment·a·tive·ly, adverbfer·ment·a·tive·ness, nounnon·fer·men·ta·tive, adjectiveun·fer·ment·a·tive, adjectiveWords nearby fermentative
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Medical definitions for fermentative
fermentative
[ fər-mĕn′tə-tĭv ]
adj.
Causing or having the ability to cause fermentation.
Relating to or of the nature of fermentation.
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