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Record 1 2003-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biomass Energy
  • Brewing and Malting
  • Biotechnology
DEF

A conversion process using acids, bases, or enzymes in which long-chain carbohydrates are broken down into their component fermentable sugars.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Énergie de la biomasse
  • Brasserie et malterie
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Transformation en sucres fermentescibles des matières amylacées, sous l'influence d'enzymes ou d'acides minéraux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Energía de la biomasa
  • Fabricación de cerveza y malta
  • Biotecnología
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