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“Fermentation is the exhalation of a substance through the admixture of a ferment which, by virtue of its spirit, penetrates the mass and transforms it into its own nature.”

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Andreas Libavius
Andreas Libavius

Andreas Libavius, born in 1555 in Germany, was a renowned doctor and chemist. He made significant contributions to both medicine and chemistry, particularly in the fields of pharmacology and alchemy. Considered one of the pioneers of modern chemistry, Libavius' works had a profound impact on the development of chemistry. more

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