fermenter

/ˈfɜrməntər/

Definitions

1. noun

A vessel or container in which a substance, such as a liquid, is allowed to ferment, typically under controlled conditions.

“The winemaker used a stainless steel fermenter to ferment the grape juice into wine.”

2. noun

A person or machine that ferments something.

“The brewer worked as a fermenter in the microbrewery.”

Synonyms

  • brewery
  • fermentary
  • vat
  • vessel

Antonyms

  • pasteurizer
  • sterilizer