zymology

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Scrabble points
26
Words With Friends
27
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/zaɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/
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/zaɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ · /zaɪˈmɑləd͡ʒi/

Definition of zymology

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable)The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy.
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noun

  1. (uncountable)The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy.
  2. (uncountable)A treatise on the use of fermentation to produce liquors.

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Etymology

From zymo- (prefix meaning ‘fermentation’) + -logy (suffix denoting the study of a particular subject).

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