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1. ferment
noun. ['fɝˈmɛnt, ˈfɝːmɛnt'] a state of agitation or turbulent change or development.
Etymology
- ferment (English)
- fermentare (Latin)
- fermentum (Latin)
2. ferment
verb. ['fɝˈmɛnt, ˈfɝːmɛnt'] go sour or spoil.
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Etymology
- ferment (English)
- fermentare (Latin)
- fermentum (Latin)
3. ferment
noun. ['fɝˈmɛnt, ˈfɝːmɛnt'] a substance capable of bringing about fermentation.
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Etymology
- ferment (English)
- fermentare (Latin)
- fermentum (Latin)
4. ferment
verb. ['fɝˈmɛnt, ˈfɝːmɛnt'] be in an agitated or excited state.
Synonyms
Etymology
- ferment (English)
- fermentare (Latin)
- fermentum (Latin)
5. ferment
noun. ['fɝˈmɛnt, ˈfɝːmɛnt'] a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol.
Etymology
- ferment (English)
- fermentare (Latin)
- fermentum (Latin)
6. ferment
verb. ['fɝˈmɛnt, ˈfɝːmɛnt'] cause to undergo fermentation.
Antonyms
Etymology
- ferment (English)
- fermentare (Latin)
- fermentum (Latin)