ferment
fer ment
- n a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
the political ferment produced new leadership - n a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
- n a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
- v be in an agitated or excited state
The Middle East is fermenting
Her mind ferments - v work up into agitation or excitement
Islam is fermenting Africa - v cause to undergo fermentation
We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content - v go sour or spoil
- Now she is poised to begin a whole new life of ferment as Secretary of State.
- WASHINGTON: What exactly is biological warfare equipment, anyway? Since bio-weapons can be made in a beer fermenter, reports that Russia may have sold biological warfare equipment .
- For a month he waits patiently for the juice to ferment and turn into a wine.