zymology

/zaɪˈmɑləd͡ʒi/

UK: /zaɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/

zymology

English Noun

Definition

The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy.

Etymology

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