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ferment

/fərˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜrmɛnt/

Meanings
noun
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.

Examples :

"The baker used a potent ferment to make the bread rise quickly. "
substance food microorganism chemistry biology

Related Words

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agitation noun

/ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

"After a storm the sea is in agitation."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

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fermenting verb

/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/ /fɜːˈmɛntɪŋ/

To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

"My dad is fermenting grapes in a large jar to make wine. "

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excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

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discontent noun

/ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/

Dissatisfaction.

"The student's discontent with the course material was evident in her low grades. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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fermentation noun

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

"The fermentation process in the sourdough bread recipe produces a characteristic tangy flavor. "

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constituent noun

/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/ /kənˈstɪtʃuəntl̩/

A part, or component of a whole

"A key constituent of a good cake is flour. "

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characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

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turbulent adjective

/ˈtɜːbjələnt/

Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous

"It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas."