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zymurgy

zy·murgy

UK/ˈzaɪˌmɜːd͡ʒi/ US/ˈzaɪˌmɜɹd͡ʒi/ uncommon

noun

1.

the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation (as in making wine or brewing or distilling)

Origin

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

Phrases

  • aardvark to zymurgy

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