Dictionary
An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Zȳ-mŏl'o-gy, n. p. 1538A treatise on the fermentation of liquors, or the doctrine of fermentation. [Written also zumology.]Zȳ-mŏm'e-ter or Zȳ'mo-sim'e-ter, n. p. 1538An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in fermentation. [Written also zumometer…Zȳ-mō'sis, n. p. 1538(Med.) A zymotic disease. [Rare.] Dunglison.Zȳ-mŏt'ic, a. p. 1538Of, pertaining to, or caused by, fermentation. Zymotic disease (Med.), any epidemic, endemic, contagious, or sporadic affection which is produced by some morbific principle acting on the system like…Zȳ-thēp'sa-ry, n. p. 1538A brewery, or brew-house. [Obs. or rare.]Zȳ'thum, n. p. 1538A kind of malt beverage; a liquor made from malt and wheat.