transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌfə:menˈteɪʃən ]
n. 1 the breakdown of a substance by micro-organisms, such as yeasts and bacteria, usu. in the absence of oxygen, esp. of sugar to ethyl alcohol in making beers, wines, and spirits. 2 agitation, excitement. øøfermentative adj. [ME f. LL fermentatio (as FERMENT)]