Bacterizing

/ˈbæktəraɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of treating with bacteria or subjecting to bacterial action.

Etymology

From bacterize + -ing (present participle). Standard English gerund and present participle form of bacterize, in use since early 1900s.

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Bacterizing yogurt cultures or sourdough starter is ancient food wisdom backed by modern science—you're literally farming beneficial bacteria to create delicious, digestible food!

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