1. of, relating to, or capable of undergoing fermentation
Usage: commonly used in scientific and culinary contexts
2. tending to cause or promote fermentation
Usage: technical usage in biology and chemistry

Examples

• The fermentative process converts sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
• Yeast is a fermentative organism used in bread and beer production.
• The fermentative capacity of certain bacteria makes them valuable in food preservation.
• Fermentative enzymes break down complex molecules during the brewing process.
• This strain of microorganism has strong fermentative properties.
• The fermentative activity increased as the temperature rose.