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/zuy"merr jee/, n.the branch of applied chemistry dealing with fermentation, as in winemaking, brewing, the preparation of yeast, etc.[1865-70; ZYM- + -URGY]
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Zymurgy — or zymology is the study of fermentation. The word was originally used to describe the science involved in these processes but it has since become more broadly used to describe the brewing of alcoholic beverages. A zymurgist (or zymologist) is… … Wikipedia
zymurgy — (n.) branch of chemistry which deals with wine making and brewing, 1868, from Gk. zymo , comb. form of zyme a leaven (from PIE root *yeue ; see JUICE (Cf. juice)) + ourgia a working, from ergon work (see URGE (Cf. urge) (v.)). The last word in… … Etymology dictionary
zymurgy — [zī′mər jē] n. [ ZYM(O) + URGY] the branch of chemistry dealing with fermentation, as in making wine, brewing, etc … English World dictionary
zymurgy — n. the branch of applied chemistry dealing with the use of fermentation in brewing etc. Etymology: Gk zume leaven, after metallurgy * * * zymurgy (ˈzaɪmɜːdʒɪ) [f. Gr. ζύµη leaven + ουργία working, as in metallurgy.] The practice or art of… … Useful english dictionary
zymurgy — noun The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beer and wine making … Wiktionary
zymurgy — branch of chemistry dealing with brewing and distilling Sciences and Studies … Phrontistery dictionary
zymurgy — n. scientific study of fermentation processes (such as winemaking, preparation of yeast, beer brewing, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
zymurgy — [ zʌɪmə:dʒi] noun the study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking, or distilling. Origin C19: from Gk zumē leaven , on the pattern of metallurgy … English new terms dictionary
zymurgy — zy·mur·gy … English syllables
zymurgy — zy•mur•gy [[t]ˈzaɪ mɜr dʒi[/t]] n. chem. the branch of applied chemistry dealing with fermentation, as in winemaking or brewing • Etymology: 1865–70; zym(o) + urgy … From formal English to slang
