Fermentative
[fer-men-tuh-tiv] /fərˈmɛn tə tɪv/
adjective
1.
tending to produce or undergo fermentation.
2.
pertaining to or of the nature of fermentation.
fermentative fer·men·ta·tive (fər-měn’tə-tĭv)
adj.
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