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fermenting

UK
/fəˈmɛntɪŋ/
US
/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/

Translations

fermentinggerund / present participle
UK
/fəˈmɛntɪŋ/
US
/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe material undergoing or causing fermentation.
fermentantPour décrire quelque chose qui est en train de fermenter.
The fermenting mash released a rich, yeasty aroma.
Le moût fermentant dégageait un riche arôme de levure.
Additional translations
fermentaireTermes techniques, surtout en biologie ou en microbiologie.
Synonyms
active
brewing
effervescing
maturing
ripening
souring
leavening
fomenting
seething
bubbling
fermentingnoun
fermentings
pl
The fermenting of grapes is a crucial step in winemaking.
La fermentation des raisins est une étape cruciale dans la vinification.
Additional translations
fermentationEmployé pour désigner un lot ou une masse en cours de fermentation.
Synonyms
ferment
brew
leavening
culture
alcoholization
fermentative action
agitation
unrest
fermentation
fermentverb

fermenting

Gerund

fermented
Past Simple
fermented
Past Participle
fermenting
Gerund
UK
/fəˈment/
US
/fərˈmɛnt/
fermenterSens chimique et biologique intransitif.
The grape juice must ferment for at least a week before it is bottled.
Le jus de raisin doit fermenter pendant au moins une semaine avant d’être mis en bouteille.
Additional translations
attiserSens figuré transitif; s’emploie pour provoquer ou entretenir des tensions, des dissensions ou une agitation.
exciterSens figuré transitif; possible selon le contexte, notamment pour une agitation collective ou des émotions.
Synonyms
rot
sour
agitate
stir up
provoke
instigate
incite
foment
leaven
brew
decompose
spoil

Definitions

fermentinggerund / present participle
Undergoing fermentation.
The fermenting mash released a rich, yeasty aroma.
Causing or capable of causing fermentation.
A small amount of fermenting bacteria was added to the mixture.
fermentingnoun
The process of undergoing fermentation, a metabolic process that converts sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol.
The fermenting of grapes is a crucial step in winemaking.
A batch or instance of a substance that is undergoing fermentation.
Several separate fermentings are monitored daily in the brewery.
fermentverb
To undergo the biochemical process of fermentation, in which sugars are converted by microorganisms into alcohol, acids, or gases.
The grape juice must ferment for at least a week before it is bottled.
To cause a state of agitation, excitement, or upheaval; to stir up.
The pamphlets were intended to ferment dissent among the populace.
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