Ferment (Noun)
Meaning 1
A substance capable of bringing about fermentation.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Yeast is a common ferment used in the production of beer and bread.
- The scientist added a specialized ferment to the mixture to speed up the process.
- A natural ferment is present in the gut of some animals, breaking down cellulose.
- The brewery used a specific type of yeast as a ferment to create their signature flavor.
- The winemaker selected a particular ferment to enhance the aroma of the grapes.
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Meaning 2
A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The country was in a state of ferment after the sudden resignation of the president.
- The social media campaign tapped into the ferment of discontent among young people.
- The student protests were a sign of the growing ferment on campus.
- The economic crisis had created a ferment of anxiety among investors.
- The ferment of the 1960s led to significant changes in the way people lived and thought.
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Meaning 3
A process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.