VINIFICATION

vinification

(noun) the process whereby fermentation changes grape juice into wine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

vinification (countable and uncountable, plural vinifications)

The process of vinifying; winemaking.

Source: Wiktionary


Vin`i*fi*ca"tion, n. [L. vinum wine + E. -fication.]

Definition: The conversion of a fruit juice or other saccharine solution into alcohol by fermentation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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