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heterofermentation en · NOUN

Etymology

From hetero- + fermentation.

Meanings

1. Fermentation that produces two or more different products (typically, alcohol and lactic acid).
   • The preservation effect is the result of synthesis of lactic acid and heterofermentation — also, acetic acids and, some times, antimicrobial substances. 2004, Y. H. Hui, Handbook of Food and Beverage Fermentation Technology, page 23:
   • Other end-products can accumulate, particularly during heterofermentations, and these products also exhibit antagonistic activity. 1992, Brian J. B. Wood, The Lactic acid bacteria in health and disease:

Forms

Antonyms

homofermentation

Relateds

heterofermentative · heterofermenter