Heterofermentation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterofermentation is a noun meaning Fermentation that produces two or more different products (typically, alcohol and lactic acid).
Meaning
Fermentation that produces two or more different products (typically, alcohol and lactic acid).
Example Sentences
Other end-products can accumulate, particularly during heterofermentations, and these products also exhibit antagonistic activity.
The preservation effect is the result of synthesis of lactic acid and heterofermentation — also, acetic acids and, some times, antimicrobial substances.
Word Forms
- heterofermentations
Antonyms for heterofermentation
Common opposites include homofermentation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include multifermentation, heteromerisation, heteropolymerisation, heteromultimerisation, heteromerization, heteroagglomeration.
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