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Webster 1913 Edition


Fermentable

Fer-ment′a-ble

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
fermentable
.]
Capable of fermentation;
as, cider and other vegetable liquors are
fermentable
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Fermentable

FERMENT'ABLE

,
Adj.
Capable of fermentation; thus, cider, beer of all kinds, wine, and other vegetable liquors, are fermentable.

Definition 2024


fermentable

fermentable

English

Adjective

fermentable (comparative more fermentable, superlative most fermentable)

  1. Able to ferment or be fermented
    • 2009 September 9, Joyce Wadler, “Chew It Up, Spit It Out, Then Brew. Cheers!”, in New York Times:
      “You need to convert the starches in the corn into fermentable sugars,” the always entertaining Mr. Calagione said by phone from his headquarters in Rehoboth Beach.