Etymology

zymology

zy·mo·logy
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Today it means: The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy. Full definition →

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

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