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Zymosis

A fermentation; hence, an analogous process by which an infectious disease is believed to be developed.

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Infection 76% connected

The act or process of infecting.

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Ferment 74% connected

That which causes fermentation, as yeast, barm, or fermenting beer.

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Ferment 74% connected

That which causes fermentation, as yeast, barm, or fermenting beer.

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Sour 74% connected

Having an acid or sharp, biting taste, like vinegar, and the juices of most unripe fruits; acid; tart.

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Sour 74% connected

Having an acid or sharp, biting taste, like vinegar, and the juices of most unripe fruits; acid; tart.

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Zymotic 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, or caused by, fermentation.

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Zymotic 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, or caused by, fermentation.

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Ferment 92% connected

That which causes fermentation, as yeast, barm, or fermenting beer.

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Fermentation 92% connected

The process of undergoing an effervescent change, as by the action of yeast; in a wider sense (Physiol. Chem.), the transformation of an organic subs…

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Fermenting 92% connected

of Ferment

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