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Quick definitions from WordNet (ferment)
▸ noun: a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
▸ noun: a chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances
▸ noun: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development ("The political ferment produced a new leadership")
▸ 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
▸ 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 ("Islam is fermenting Africa")
▸ verb: be in an agitated or excited state ("The Middle East is fermenting")
▸ verb: go sour or spoil
▸ Word origin
▸ noun: a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
▸ noun: a chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances
▸ noun: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development ("The political ferment produced a new leadership")
▸ 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
▸ 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 ("Islam is fermenting Africa")
▸ verb: be in an agitated or excited state ("The Middle East is fermenting")
▸ verb: go sour or spoil
▸ Word origin

