ferment

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Synonyms: fervent, forment, serment, fermont

Antonyms: fervent, forment, serment, fermont

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Verb

1. To [[react]], using [[fermentation]]; especially to produce [[alcohol]] by [[aging]] or by allowing [[yeast]] to act on [[sugar]]s; to [[brew]].
2. To [[stir]] up, [[agitate]], cause [[unrest]] or [[excitement]] in.

Noun

1. Something, such as a [[yeast]] or [[barm]], that causes [[fermentation]].
2. A state of [[agitation]] or of [[turbulent]] [[change]].
3. A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation.
4. A [[catalyst]].

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