Definition of 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
  • a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
  • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
    "the political ferment produced new leadership"
    "social unrest"

Verb

  • go sour or spoil
    "The milk has soured"
    "The wine worked"
    "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"
  • 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"
  • work up into agitation or excitement
    "Islam is fermenting Africa"
  • be in an agitated or excited state
    "The Middle East is fermenting"
    "Her mind ferments"
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Unscramble ferment

89 unscramble word found using the letters ferment.

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