ferment
Noun
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is a type of: sturm und drang, turbulence, upheaval - a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
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is a type of: substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
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is a type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process - (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involvedsubtypes:
- bottom fermentation - a slow kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature low enough that the yeast cells can sink to the bottom of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of lager
- top fermentation - a violent kind of alcoholic fermentation at a temperature high enough to carry the yeast cells to the top of the fermenting liquid; used in the production of ale
- vinification - the process whereby fermentation changes grape juice into wine
Verb
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is a type of: convert - change the nature, purpose, or function of somethingsubtypes: vinify - convert a juice into wine by fermentationsame as: work
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is a type of: change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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