VINIFICATION


Meaning of VINIFICATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ vi-n ə -f ə - ' k ā -sh ə n, ˌ v ī -

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from vin wine + -i- + -fication

Date: 1880

: the conversion of fruit juices (as grape juice) into wine by fermentation

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