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ferments

/fərˈmɛnts/ /fɜrˈmɛnts/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The sourdough starter, a mix of flour and water teeming with naturally occurring ferments, gives the bread its unique tangy flavor. "

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noun

A state of agitation or of turbulent change.

Examples :

"The political debates in the country created constant ferments of unrest and disagreement. "

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noun

A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation.

Examples :

"The old wine barrels often exhibited quiet ferments as the yeast consumed the sugars. "

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noun

Examples :

"The new club, with its energetic members, acted as a ferment for change within the school. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"My grandmother ferments grapes to make her own wine every autumn. "

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verb

To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.

Examples :

"The controversial new policy ferments anger and resentment among the employees. "

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