zymurgy

zymurgy
zymurgy (n.) branch of chemistry which deals with wine-making and brewing, 1868, from Gk. zymo-, comb. form of zyme "a leaven" (from PIE root *yeue-; see JUICE (Cf. juice)) + -ourgia "a working," from ergon "work" (see URGE (Cf. urge) (v.)). The last word in many standard English dictionaries; but in the OED [2nd ed.] the last word is zyxt, an obsolete Kentish form of the second person singular of SEE (Cf. see) (v.).

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  • zymurgy — n. the branch of applied chemistry dealing with the use of fermentation in brewing etc. Etymology: Gk zume leaven, after metallurgy * * * zymurgy (ˈzaɪmɜːdʒɪ) [f. Gr. ζύµη leaven + ουργία working, as in metallurgy.] The practice or art of… …   Useful english dictionary

  • zymurgy — /zuy merr jee/, n. the branch of applied chemistry dealing with fermentation, as in winemaking, brewing, the preparation of yeast, etc. [1865 70; ZYM + URGY] * * * …   Universalium

  • zymurgy — noun The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beer and wine making …   Wiktionary

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  • zymurgy — [ zʌɪmə:dʒi] noun the study or practice of fermentation in brewing, winemaking, or distilling. Origin C19: from Gk zumē leaven , on the pattern of metallurgy …   English new terms dictionary

  • zymurgy — zy·mur·gy …   English syllables

  • zymurgy — zy•mur•gy [[t]ˈzaɪ mɜr dʒi[/t]] n. chem. the branch of applied chemistry dealing with fermentation, as in winemaking or brewing • Etymology: 1865–70; zym(o) + urgy …   From formal English to slang

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