FERMENT

(noun) a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
synonyms : fermentation , fermenting , zymolysis , zymosis
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
"the political ferment produced new leadership", "social unrest"
synonyms : agitation , fermentation , tempestuousness , unrest
(noun) a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
(verb) go sour or spoil
"The milk has soured", "The wine worked", "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"
synonyms : sour , turn , work
(verb) cause to undergo fermentation
"We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content", "The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats"
synonyms : work
(verb) work up into agitation or excitement
"Islam is fermenting Africa"
(verb) be in an agitated or excited state
"The Middle East is fermenting", "Her mind ferments"

Mnemonics for ferment

(Tag: ) Ferment = firm + end, firm means stable , ferment brings end to firmness.
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(Tag: ) fermant=german+t,the germans brought the whole world to a state of unrest during world war II
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(Tag: ) when ferment-ation takes place, things gets spoiled
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