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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.
Synonyms
active
effervescing
maturing
ripening
souring
leavening
fomenting
seething
bubbling
brewing
fermentingnoun
fermentings
pl
The fermenting of grapes is a crucial step in winemaking.
Брожение винограда является важным этапом в производстве вина.
Synonyms
ferment
fermentation
unrest
agitation
fermentative action
alcoholization
culture
leavening
brew
fermentverb

fermenting

Gerund

fermented
Past Simple
fermented
Past Participle
fermenting
Gerund
UK
/fəˈment/
US
/fərˈmɛnt/
Synonyms
leaven
foment
incite
instigate
provoke
stir up
agitate
sour
rot
spoil
decompose
brew

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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