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fermenting

/fəˈmɛntɪŋ/

/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/

fermentingnoun

fermentings

Translations

fermentation

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

fermentative action

fermentinggerund / present participle

/fəˈmɛntɪŋ/

/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe material undergoing or causing fermentation.

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

fermentverb

fermenting

ing-form

fermented

Past Simple

fermented

Past Participle

fermenting

ing-form

/fəˈment/

/fərˈmɛnt/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

stir up

fermentnoun

Definitions

A substance, typically yeast or bacteria, that causes fermentation by converting sugars into alcohol or acids.

The winemaker added ferment to the grape juice to start the fermentation process.

A state of agitation or intense activity; a situation in which there is a lot of change or development.

The political ferment in the country led to widespread protests and demands for reform.