fermentation lock

ˌfɜːrmɛnˈteɪʃən lɒk

Definition

Definition of fermentation lock - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

homebrewing

TECH.

device allowing gas to escape without air entry

TECH.

The fermentation lock bubbled as the beer fermented.
He checked the fermentation lock to ensure no air was entering.
The winemaker explained how the fermentation lock works.

airlock

seal

valve

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Images of fermentation lock

device allowing gas to escape without air entry

Expressions with fermentation

bottom fermentation

slow fermentation at low temperatures for lager production

Lager beers rely on bottom fermentation for their unique taste.

malolactic fermentation

process in winemaking converting malic acid to lactic acid

Malolactic fermentation softens the wine's acidity and enhances its mouthfeel.

pre-fermentation

stage before fermentation begins in a process

Pre-fermentation helps develop better flavors in bread.

top fermentation

vigorous fermentation at high temperatures with yeast on top

The ale's flavor is due to top fermentation.

Expressions with lock

lock in

prevent someone or something from escaping or changing

The contract locks in the current terms for a year.

lock into

secure something in a fixed position

He used a clamp to lock the pipe into place.

lock out

prevent from entering by locking a door

The company decided to lock out the striking workers.

lock up

securely store something in a locked place

She decided to lock up her valuables in a safe.

lock and key

device used to secure something

The treasure chest was secured with a lock and key.

lock down

make an arrangement definite or permanent

They locked down the deal with a handshake.

lock eyes

look directly into each other's eyes

They lock eyes across the room.

lock on

focus attention or aim on a target

The missile will lock on the enemy aircraft.

have it on lock

be very skilled or proficient at something

He has it on lock when it comes to coding.

lock and load

get ready for an imminent task

The team was told to lock and load for the big presentation.

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French:sas de fermentation, ...
German:Gärspund, ...
Italian:gorgogliatore, ...
Spanish:airlock, ...
Portuguese:airlock, ...
Chinese:发酵锁, ...
Japanese:エアロック, ...
Arabic:قِفْل التَّخْمِير, ...
Hebrew:מַנְעוּל הַתְסָסָה, ...
Russian:бродильный затвор, ...
Ukrainian:гідрозатвор, ...
Hindi:फरमेंटेशन लॉक, ...
Bengali:গাঁজন লক, ...
Catalan:tanc de fermentació, ...
Czech:kvasná zátka, ...
Danish:gærlås, ...
Dutch:waterslot, ...
Greek:κλειδαριά ζύμωσης, ...
Hungarian:kotyogó, ...
Khmer:សន្ទះបិទបើកសម្រាប់ការបង្កាត់, ...
Korean:발효 잠금 장치, ...
Persian:قفل تخمیر, ...
Polish:rurka fermentacyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):airlock, ...
Romanian:supapă de fermentare, ...
Swedish:jäsrör, ...
Thai:อุปกรณ์หมัก, ...
Turkish:fermantasyon kilidi, ...
Vietnamese:khóa lên men, ...

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