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fermentation

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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Word length
12
Starts with
F
Ends with
N
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən

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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

noun

  1. A state of agitation or turbulent change or development

    “The political ferment produced new leadership”

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The political ferment produced new leadership
Social unrest

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