English Explanatory Dictionary

zymology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/zaɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/ /zaɪˈmɑləd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-zymology.wav

Word forms

zymology zumology

Etymology

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

Derived words

zymologic zymological zymologist
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