"heterofermentation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: heterofermentations [plural]
Etymology: hetero- + fermentation Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hetero|fermentation}} hetero- + fermentation Head templates: {{en-noun}} heterofermentation (plural heterofermentations)
  1. Fermentation that produces two or more different products (typically, alcohol and lactic acid). Related terms: heterofermentative, heterofermenter
    Sense id: en-heterofermentation-en-noun-2m36fMRC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with hetero-

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