zymosis en · NOUN
Etymology
From zym- + -osis.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A fermentation
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(obsolete, uncountable, usually) A process by which an infectious disease is believed to be developed, seen as similar to the process of fermentation, and caused by so-called microzymes, also known as zymes.
zymosis of a healthy organism
- (obsolete, uncountable, usually) A zymotic disease.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| zymoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
zymurgy · zymotechnology · zymotechnics
Translations (1)
bg ферментация (fermentation)