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ferment

UK
/fəˈmɛnt/
US
/fərˈmɛnt/

Translations

fermentnoun
ferments
pl
UK
/fəˈmɛnt/
US
/fərˈmɛnt/
The ferment in the community was evident after the announcement.
Брожение в сообществе было очевидно после объявления.
Additional translations
дрожжи
закваска
возбуждение
волнение
Synonyms
putrefaction
decay
decomposition
maturation
fermentation
fermentverb
fermented
Past Simple
fermented
Past Participle
fermenting
Gerund
UK
/fəˈment/
US
/fərˈmɛnt/
Synonyms
decompose
spoil
rot
sour
agitate
stir up
provoke
instigate
incite
foment
leaven
brew

Definitions

fermentnoun
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.
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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