9. Glossary

Absorption

In biology, this term designates the function by which living organisms bring useful substances into their internal environment.

In physics, this term refers to the intimate penetration of a gas into a solid or liquid body.

Gratinage

Effect produced by the deposition of coagulated and/or burnt organic matter on plant walls during intense thermal action.

Kraüsen

In brewing, this term designates the high, curled foam that accompanies the start of beer fermentation, corresponding to a period (around 40 hours) when yeast activity is at its peak. This is also the state in which fractions of wort are taken to rectify defects in a beer before packaging.

Permeability

This is the property...