Definition of Ferment
Ferment
Fer·ment
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To undergo or cause a chemical change, especially in food or drink, producing bubbles of gas.
e.g. The yeast will ferment the sugar in the beer to produce alcohol.
(noun)
a living organism (such as a yeast) that causes fermentation by virtue of its enzymes;
e.g. They left the apple peel in the jar for three days to allow it to ferment into yeast that they could use to make bread.
(verb)
to go through a chemical change that results in the production of alcohol;
e.g. Each facility had its own schedule when it came time to ferment the liquid.
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