ferment
/fɚmˈɛnt/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
“the political ferment produced new leadership” - a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
- a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
verb
- be in an agitated or excited state
“The Middle East is fermenting” - work up into agitation or excitement
“This religion is fermenting Africa” - cause to undergo fermentation
“We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content” - go sour or spoil
“The milk has soured”
Synonyms for ferment
Words that rhyme with ferment
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