English dictionary
top fermentation
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of ale
ExamplesTop fermentation uses a yeast that ferments at higher temperatures than that used for bottom fermentation.
Source: WordNet 3.0