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ferment

nounverb /fɜrmɛnt/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 12 WWF 14
Definitions
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

noun

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

“the political ferment produced new leadership”

verb

cause to undergo fermentation

“We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content”

verb

go sour or spoil

noun

a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

verb

be in an agitated or excited state

“The Middle East is fermenting”

verb

work up into agitation or excitement

“This religion is fermenting Africa”

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