noun๐ShareSomething, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation."The sourdough starter, a mix of flour and water teeming with naturally occurring ferments, gives the bread its unique tangy flavor. "microorganismsubstancefooddrinkchemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA state of agitation or of turbulent change."The political debates in the country created constant ferments of unrest and disagreement. "conditionstateprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation."The old wine barrels often exhibited quiet ferments as the yeast consumed the sugars. "biochemistrybiologyfooddrinkchemistryprocessmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA catalyst."The new club, with its energetic members, acted as a ferment for change within the school. "chemistryprocessbiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew."My grandmother ferments grapes to make her own wine every autumn. "fooddrinkchemistrybiologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in."The controversial new policy ferments anger and resentment among the employees. "politicssocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
