zymotize
/zaɪˈmɒtɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to cause fermentation or activate the metabolic processes in (microorganisms)
“The bacteria zymotize the sugar solution, producing carbon dioxide gas.”
2. noun
the process of causing fermentation or activating the metabolic processes in (microorganisms)
“The zymotization of the yeast produced a strong, sour smell.”