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ferment

/'fɜrmɛnt/

noun
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
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fermentation fermenting zymolysis zymosis

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chemical process chemical action chemical change
noun
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
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"the political ferment produced new leadership"

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agitation fermentation tempestuousness unrest

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turbulence upheaval sturm und drang
verb
cause to undergo fermentation
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"We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content"

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work

type of:
convert
verb
go sour or spoil
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sour turn work

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change state turn
noun
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
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substance
verb
be in an agitated or excited state
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"The Middle East is fermenting" "Her mind ferments"

type of:
boil seethe
verb
work up into agitation or excitement
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"This religion is fermenting Africa"

type of:
inflame ignite wake fire up heat stir up

Definition that contains ferment

wine fermented juice (of grapes especially)
vino fermented juice (of grapes especially)
pulque fermented Mexican drink from juice of various agave plants especially the maguey
kvass fermented beverage resembling beer but made from rye or barley
black tea fermented tea leaves

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