zymurgy

zy·mur·gy

Z z

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zahy-mur-jee]
- /ˈzaɪ mɜr dʒi/
- /zˈaɪmɜːdʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zahy-mur-jee]
- /ˈzaɪ mɜr dʒi/

Definitions of zymurgy word

noun zymurgy the branch of applied chemistry dealing with fermentation, as in winemaking, brewing, the preparation of yeast, etc. 1
noun zymurgy The study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking, or distilling. 1
noun zymurgy the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation processes in brewing, etc 0
noun zymurgy the branch of chemistry dealing with fermentation, as in making wine, brewing, etc. 0
noun zymurgy The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beer and wine making. 0

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Origin of zymurgy

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; zym- + -urgy

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Parts of speech for Zymurgy

noun

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zymurgy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".