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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

action, activity, natural process, natural action go
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

chemical process, chemical change, chemical action go
(chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved

zymosis, zymolysis, fermentation, fermenting, ferment
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances

noun.process

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bottom fermentation go
a slow kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature low enough that the yeast cells can sink to the bottom of the fermenting liquid
top fermentation go
a violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid
vinification go
the process whereby fermentation changes grape juice into wine