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Definition of fermenter

fermenter

/fərˈmɛntər/
fer · ment · er
Plural:fermenters
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• noun

1

A specialized vessel, tank, or apparatus used to carry out the chemical process of fermentation, especially in brewing, winemaking, or industrial biotechnology.

Example

"The brewmaster sanitized the stainless-steel fermenter before pumping in the cooled wort."

2

An organism, such as yeast or bacteria, or a person that causes or carries out fermentation.

Example

"Certain strains of yeast act as vigorous fermenters that rapidly convert sugars into alcohol."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'fermentor', which is often preferred in industrial biotechnology and microbiology for the vessel, while 'fermenter' is common in brewing and for the biological agent.

• Rhymes for fermenter

• Nearby Words

ferdinand
ferment
fermentation
fermenter
fern
fernando
fernlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fermenter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fermenter
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