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fermenting
/fɚˈmɛntɪŋ/ · 10 letters · 8 distinct letters
- noun
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
- verb
be in an agitated or excited state
The Middle East is fermenting
- verb
work up into agitation or excitement
Islam is fermenting Africa
- verb
cause to undergo fermentation
We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content
- verb
go sour or spoil
The milk has soured