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| 1. | [ noun ] a state of agitation or turbulent change or development | |
| Synonyms: | fermentation unrest agitation | |
| Examples: | : "the political ferment produced a new leadership" "social unrest" |
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| Related terms: | turbulence | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol | |
| Synonyms: | fermentation zymolysis fermenting zymosis | |
| Related terms: | chemical_process vinification bottom_fermentation top_fermentation sour | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (biology) a substance capable of bringing about fermentation | |
| Related terms: | substance | |
| 4. | [ verb ] go sour or spoil | |
| Synonyms: | turn sour work | |
| Examples: | "The milk has soured" "The wine worked" "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out" |
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| Related terms: | change_state zymosis fermentation souring | |
| 5. | [ verb ] (food) cause to undergo fermentation | |
| Synonyms: | work | |
| Examples: | "We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content" "The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats" |
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| Related terms: | convert vinify sour zymosis fermentation sour | |
| 6. | [ verb ] work up into agitation or excitement | |
| Examples: | "Islam is fermenting Africa" |
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| Related terms: | inflame agitation | |
| 7. | [ verb ] be in an agitated or excited state | |
| Examples: | "The Middle East is fermenting" "Her mind ferments" |
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| Related terms: | seethe agitation | |
| 8. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances | |
| Synonyms: | fermentation | |
| Related terms: | chemical_phenomenon | |
| Similar spelling: |
fermented fermenting ferryman Fermin Ferman fermium fermion Fermina |
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