Dictionary

homofermentative en · ADJ

Etymology

From homo- + fermentative.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) That produce (almost entirely) a single fermentation product (typically lactic acid)
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Coordinates

heterofermentative

Relateds

homofermentation