fermenter
noun
fer·men·ter
(ˌ)fər-ˈmen-tər 
1
: an organism that causes fermentation
2
or fermentor
: an apparatus for carrying out fermentation
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More elaborate, scientific kits feature fermenters, jars, and tubes, which can be reused for multiple wine-making sessions.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
For example, over the years, Buffalo Trace has relined their original carbon steel fermenters with stainless steel.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Manam works closely with farmers and fermenters in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district to put Indian-grown cacao on the global stage.
—Sarah Khan, TIME, 25 July 2024
From the scale hopper, the grains then make their way to a 16,000-gallon fermenter.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
For example, over the years, Buffalo Trace has relined their original carbon steel fermenters with stainless steel.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Manam works closely with farmers and fermenters in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district to put Indian-grown cacao on the global stage.
—Sarah Khan, TIME, 25 July 2024
From the scale hopper, the grains then make their way to a 16,000-gallon fermenter.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024
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“Fermenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fermenter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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fermenter
noun
fer·men·ter
(ˌ)fər-ˈment-ər
1
: an organism that causes fermentation
2
or fermentor
: an apparatus for carrying out fermentation
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