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Ferment

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Definitions for Ferment

noun
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Synonyms
agitation fermentation tempestuousness unrest
Examples
  1. the political ferment produced new leadership
  2. social unrest
noun
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
noun
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances
Synonyms
zymosis zymolysis fermentation fermenting
Examples
  1. especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
verb
be in an agitated or excited state
Examples
  1. The Middle East is fermenting
  2. Her mind ferments
verb
work up into agitation or excitement
Examples
  1. This religion is fermenting Africa
verb
cause to undergo fermentation
Synonyms
work
Examples
  1. We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
  2. The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
verb
go sour or spoil
Synonyms
sour turn work
Examples
  1. The milk has soured
  2. The wine worked
  3. The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
noun
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Synonyms
agitation fermentation tempestuousness unrest
Examples
  1. the political ferment produced new leadership
  2. social unrest
noun
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
noun
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances
Synonyms
zymosis zymolysis fermentation fermenting
Examples
  1. especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

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