Fermentativeness

/fərˈmɛntətɪvnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fermentative; the capacity or tendency to undergo fermentation.

Etymology

From fermentative plus the suffix -ness (the state or quality of), creating an abstract noun that names the property itself.

Kelly Says

The 'fermentativeness' of grape juice is what winemakers carefully control—temperature, yeast type, and oxygen levels all affect how readily the sugars will ferment into alcohol.

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