Definition

A device or container used to create the right environment for microorganisms to grow and produce substances like alcohol or antibiotics through fermentation.

Example

The brewery uses a large fermenter to produce its craft beers.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a fermenter in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do exactly?

It's used to create the perfect environment for fermentation, like making beer or yogurt.

That sounds interesting! I never knew there was a special machine for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fermenter → It is formed from "ferment" (from Latin "fermentare", meaning to leaven or cause to rise) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A fermenter is a person or device that causes fermentation, typically in the context of brewing or food production.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that 'causes to rise' ('ferment') — that's why a fermenter is involved in the process of fermentation.

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