Word of the Day: Zymurgy

Word of the Day
Zymurgy
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Pronunciation
     [zy-muhr-jee]
Meaning
 noun: 
The branch of chemistry dealing with fermentation, as brewing.

 Etymology
From Greek zym- (ferment) + -urgy (work). Earliest documented use: 1868.

 Usage: 
    "Zymurgy's reek was everywhere."
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