noun
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances
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- especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
verb
be in an agitated or excited state
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- The Middle East is fermenting
- Her mind ferments
verb
work up into agitation or excitement
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- This religion is fermenting Africa
verb
cause to undergo fermentation
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- We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
- The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
verb
go sour or spoil
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- The milk has soured
- The wine worked
- The cream has turned--we have to throw it out