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acetic fermentation

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a·ce·tic fer·men·ta·tion

, acetous fermentation

fermentation, as of wine or beer, whereby the alcohol is oxidized to acetic acid (vinegar).

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Acetic Fermentation

Bacterial fermentation in which organic compounds are degraded into acetic acid to generate ATP for energy.

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