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fermenting

/fəˈmɛntɪŋ/

/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/

fermentingnoun

fermentings

Translations

брожение

The fermenting of grapes is a crucial step in winemaking.

Брожение винограда является важным этапом в производстве вина.

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.

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

Gerund

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

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.