chaptalization en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌt͡ʃæptəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- /ˌʃæptəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Etymology
From Chaptal + -ization, after Jean-Antoine Chaptal, who developed the process.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The addition of sugar to grape juice in the fermentation of wine. Usually done if the grapes are thought to lack enough natural sugars for the desired alcohol content.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chaptalisation | alternative | lexicographic |