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ferment
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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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
noun
A state of agitation or turbulent change or development
“The political ferment produced new leadership”
noun
A substance capable of bringing about fermentation
verb
Go sour or spoil
“The milk has soured”
verb
Cause to undergo fermentation
“We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content”
verb
Work up into agitation or excitement
“This religion is fermenting Africa”
verb
Be in an agitated or excited state
“The Middle East is fermenting”
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The political ferment produced new leadership
Social unrest
The milk has soured
The wine worked
The cream has turned — we have to throw it out
We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
This religion is fermenting Africa
The Middle East is fermenting
Her mind ferments
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