1. a container or vessel used for fermentation
2. a microorganism that causes fermentation
Usage: biology

Examples

• The brewery installed new stainless steel fermenters for beer production.
• She cleaned the fermenter thoroughly before adding the grape juice.
• The large fermenter can hold up to 500 gallons of liquid.
• Yeast is a common fermenter used in bread making.
• The winery’s fermenters are temperature-controlled for optimal results.
• Each fermenter in the facility is monitored for proper fermentation progress.