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fermentation, zymosis, zymolysis, fermenting, agitation, unrest, sour, turn, work Definition: a chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances;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 state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced a new leadership"; "social unrest";a substance capable of bringing about fermentation;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";
Hyponyms: bottom fermentation, top fermentation, vinification, vinify Grouped Verbs: work, sour, turn Derivational Morphology:
work, sour, turn, zymosis, zymolysis, fermentation, fermenting, souring, agitation, unrest
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