ferment
noun
- 1
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
- 2
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
the political ferment produced new leadership
social unrest
- 3
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
verb
- 1
go sour or spoil
The milk has soured
The wine worked
- 2
cause to undergo fermentation
We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
- 3
work up into agitation or excitement
Islam is fermenting Africa
- 4
be in an agitated or excited state
The Middle East is fermenting
Her mind ferments
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