ferment

noun

a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances

a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

verb

go sour or spoil

cause to undergo fermentation

work up into agitation or excitement

be in an agitated or excited state

Roots

ferveoferment- · Latin · boil, glow

Synonyms for ferment

fermentationn souradj leaveningn agitationn unrestn acetifyv acidulatev effervescev acidifyv acidulationn

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