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ferment

/fəˈmɛnt/

/fərˈmɛnt/

fermentnoun

ferments

/fəˈmɛnt/

/fərˈmɛnt/

Translations

брожение

The ferment in the community was evident after the announcement.

Брожение в сообществе было очевидно после объявления.

Additional translations

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.

Synonyms

fermentverb

fermented

Past Simple

fermented

Past Participle

fermenting

Gerund

/fəˈment/

/fərˈmɛnt/

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