Definition of Ferment
Ferment
fer·ment


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
to incite or stir up; to cause trouble or disorder;

e.g. The reactionary sentiments fermented into a full scale revolution.

(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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