What does "heterofermentation" mean?

Fermentation that produces two or more different products (typically, alcohol and lactic acid).

What is a synonym for "heterofermentation"?

Common synonyms include: heterofermentative.

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Fermentation that produces two or more different products (typically, alcohol and lactic acid).
"Other end-products can accumulate, particularly during heterofermentations, and these products also exhibit antagonistic activity."

"Other end-products can accumulate, particularly during heterofermentations, and these products also exhibit antagonistic activity."

From hetero- + fermentation.

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