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ferment - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ferment

Definition
(noun) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Example Sentence
  • the political ferment produced new leadership
  • social unrest
Definition
(noun) a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
Definition
(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
Definition
(verb) be in an agitated or excited state
Example Sentence
  • The Middle East is fermenting
  • Her mind ferments
Definition
(verb) work up into agitation or excitement
Example Sentence
  • Islam is fermenting Africa
Definition
(verb) cause to undergo fermentation
Synonyms : work
Example Sentence
  • We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
  • The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
Definition
(verb) go sour or spoil
Synonyms : sour , turn , work
Example Sentence
  • The milk has soured
  • The wine worked
  • The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for ferment

Ferment = firm + end, firm means stable , ferment brings end to firmness.
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by Aviator
fermant=german+t,the germans brought the whole world to a state of unrest during world war II
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by regalia201
when ferment-ation takes place, things gets spoiled, state of trouble and violence
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by nikhilparasher

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