Fermentatively

/fərˈmɛntətɪvli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or involving fermentation; through the process of fermentation.

Etymology

Adverbial form of fermentative, using the suffix -ly (in the manner of), allowing the adjective to modify verbs and other actions.

Kelly Says

This adverb lets scientists be precise about methods—saying a substance was 'fermentatively produced' specifically means microorganisms did the work, not chemical synthesis or industrial processing.

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