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cryomaceration

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cry-omac-er-a-tion
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development.

Uncountable

Etymology

From cryo- + maceration.

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What does cryomaceration mean?
A winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development.
Where does cryomaceration come from?
From cryo- + maceration.

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