noun🔗ShareFerment, levureSomething, 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. "Le levain, un mélange de farine et d'eau grouillant de ferments naturels, donne au pain sa saveur acidulée unique.microorganismsubstancefooddrinkchemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermentation, agitationA state of agitation or of turbulent change."The political debates in the country created constant ferments of unrest and disagreement. "Les débats politiques dans le pays ont créé de constantes fermentations de troubles et de désaccords.conditionstateprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermentationA 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. "Les vieux fûts de vin présentaient souvent de douces fermentations lorsque la levure consommait les sucres.biochemistrybiologyfooddrinkchemistryprocessmicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCatalyseurA catalyst."The new club, with its energetic members, acted as a ferment for change within the school. "Le nouveau club, avec ses membres énergiques, a agi comme un catalyseur de changement au sein de l'école.chemistryprocessbiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFermenterTo 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. "Ma grand-mère fait fermenter les raisins pour faire son propre vin chaque automne.fooddrinkchemistrybiologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttiser, exciter, provoquerTo stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in."The controversial new policy ferments anger and resentment among the employees. "La nouvelle politique controversée attise la colère et le ressentiment des employés.politicssocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
