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| 1. | [ 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: | zymolysis fermenting ferment zymosis | |
| Related terms: | chemical_process vinification bottom_fermentation top_fermentation sour ferment | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a state of agitation or turbulent change or development | |
| Synonyms: | ferment unrest agitation | |
| Examples: | : "the political ferment produced a new leadership" "social unrest" |
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| Related terms: | turbulence ferment | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances | |
| Synonyms: | ferment | |
| Related terms: | chemical_phenomenon ferment | |
| Similar spelling: |
fermenting fermentable fermented fermentologist |
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