malolactic

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Definition of malolactic

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(not-comparable)Describing a type of fermentation in which malic acid is converted into lactic acid

“The yeast seems to take up some of the malolactic bug by-products, especially diacetyl, and therefore reduces that butterscotchy aroma.”

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From malo + lactic.

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