fermenting
fəˈmɛntɪŋ
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Definition of fermenting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
brewing processTECH.process of converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide by yeastTECH.
  • The fermenting of the beer took about two weeks..
brewing fermentation
2.
biochemical processTECH.process of breaking down substances into simpler formsTECH.
  • Fermenting is crucial in making wine and beer.
fermentation zymosis

Adjective

1.
emotionin a state of agitation or excitement
  • The fermenting crowd awaited the concert eagerly.
agitated excited restless
2.
biologyTECH.undergoing the process of fermentationTECH.
  • The fermenting grapes will soon become wine.
brewing fermentative
3.
scienceTECH.causing fermentation in a substanceTECH.
  • The fermenting agent is crucial for the beer production.
enzymatic fermentative zymotic
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Origin of fermenting

Latin, fermentum (leaven) + -ing (action)

Terms with fermenting included in their meaning

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food
dairy product made by fermenting cream with certain bacteria
brewedadj.
cooking
prepared by boiling and fermenting
alen.
drink
beer made with warm fermentation and top-fermenting yeast
chemical biofuel
colorless alcohol made by fermenting sugars, used as fuel or solvent
brewing
beer made with bottom fermenting yeast
fermentation
substance in fermenting liquids
prison slang
fermenting mass for prison wine
chemistry
release gas from a fermenting container

Examples of fermenting in a sentence

  • Fermenting in oak barrels adds unique flavors to the wine.
  • Fermenting transforms grapes into wine.
  • The science class studied fermenting in detail.
  • The fermenting emotions were hard to control.
  • His fermenting anger was evident to everyone.
  • The fermenting dough filled the kitchen with a sour aroma.

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  1. French:fermentation, en ébullition, ...
  2. German:Gärung, aufgewühlt, ...
  3. Italian:fermentazione, agitato, ...
  4. Spanish:fermentación, agitado, ...
  5. Portuguese:fermentação, agitado, ...
  6. Chinese:发酵, 激动的, ...
  7. Japanese:発酵, 興奮した, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخمير, هائِج, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַתְסָסָה, סוֹעֵר, ...
  10. Russian:брожение, возбужденный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бродіння, збуджений, ...
  12. Hindi:किण्वन, उत्तेजित, ...
ferment
fərˈmɛnt

Definition of ferment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotional statestate of agitation or excitement
  • The crowd was in a ferment after the controversial decision..
turmoil unrest
2.
biochemical processTECH.process of breaking down substances by microorganismsTECH.
  • The ferment of the grapes produces wine..
fermentation zymosis
3.
biologyTECH.substance causing fermentation like yeast or bacteriaTECH.
  • Yeast is a common ferment in bread making.
bacteria enzyme yeast

Verb

1.
chemistryintr.TECH.undergo a chemical change because of the action of yeast or bacteriaintr.TECH.
  • The juice will ferment into cider over time..
2.
induce changetr.TECH.cause to undergo fermentationtr.TECH.
  • They ferment the vats of grapes to produce wine..
brew simmer
3.
agitationtr.Rarestir up excitement or agitationtr.Rare
  • The leader's speech fermented the crowd.
incite provoke
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Expressions with ferment

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cause or instigate problems or unrest
He always tries to ferment trouble at meetings.
in a state of agitation or excitement
The city was in a ferment after the announcement.
state of excitement or unrest in politics
The country was in a period of political ferment.

Origin of ferment

Latin, fermentum (leaven) + -ation (process)

Examples of ferment in a sentence

  • The announcement caused a ferment among the employees.
  • The ferment in the vat was carefully monitored.
  • Ferment is essential in brewing beer.
  • Bacteria can act as a ferment in yogurt.
  • The ferment used in brewing beer is crucial.
  • The grapes will ferment in the barrel.

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  1. French:effervescence, fermenter, ...
  2. German:Aufruhr, gären, ...
  3. Italian:agitazione, fermentare, ...
  4. Spanish:excitación, fermentarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:excitação, fermentar, ...
  6. Chinese:骚动, 酿造, ...
  7. Japanese:興奮, 発酵する, ...
  8. Arabic:غليان, تَخَمَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּסִיסָה, לְתַסֵּס, ...
  10. Russian:возбуждение, бродить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збудження, бродити, ...
  12. Hindi:उथल-पुथल, फर्मेंट होना, ...

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