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zymurgy.

Synonym of zymology (“the chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking”).

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈzaɪˌmɜːd͡ʒi/Received-Pronunciation/ˈzaɪˌmɜɹd͡ʒi/General-American
  1. Synonym of zymology (“the chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking”).

    no-plural · uncountable · usually
  2. The practice of using fermentation to produce alcoholic beverages.

    no-plural · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From zym- (prefix meaning ‘fermentation’) + -urgy (suffix denoting a technique for working with something), modelled after metallurgy.

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