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Fermenting

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Definitions for Fermenting

noun
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances
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  1. especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
verb
be in an agitated or excited state
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  1. The Middle East is fermenting
  2. Her mind ferments
verb
work up into agitation or excitement
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  1. This religion is fermenting Africa
verb
cause to undergo fermentation
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  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
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  1. The milk has soured
  2. The wine worked
  3. The cream has turned--we have to throw it out

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