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  • noun The vessel in which fermentation takes place

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Examples

  • Meanwhile, the collection grew to include photomultiplier tubes, cryogenic dewars, X-ray machines and a Fermacell fermentor, used in growing cell cultures.

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  • It also requires access to particular laboratory equipment such as a lyophilizer or other drying device, biological safety cabinet or other containment device, incubator, centrifuge, fermentor, and various protective gear, all of which Dr. Ivins had readily accessible to him through his employment at USAMRIID.

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  • Put into secondary fermentor and place airlock on the bottle.

    Cranberry Wine Emii 2007

  • Stir gently, and place back into secondary fermentor.

    Concord Grape Wine Emii 2007

  • Stir gently, and place back into secondary fermentor.

    Cranberry Wine Emii 2007

  • For a dry wine, Rack in three weeks and return to secondary fermentor.

    Cranberry Wine Emii 2007

  • Strain into secondary fermentor, squeezing out as much liquid as possible from the grapes, and attach airlock.

    Concord Grape Wine Emii 2007

  • Siphon into secondary fermentor and attach airlock.

    Nothing-But-Blackberry Wine Emii 2007

  • For a dry wine, Rack in two weeks and return to secondary fermentor.

    Concord Grape Wine Emii 2007

  • Stir gently, and place back into secondary fermentor.

    Nothing-But-Blackberry Wine Emii 2007

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