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fermentation

/ˌfɜɹmənˈteɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Fermentation means: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development.

Synonyms for fermentation7

noun, as in a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

agitation, ferment, tempestuousness, unrest

noun, as in a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

zymosis, zymolysis, fermenting, ferment

What does fermentation mean?2

noun

1

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development“the political ferment produced new leadership”

2

a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with fermentation?60

two syllables

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Fermentation in a sentence

  • In about ten days the first fermentation will definitely be finished.Opiejay888
  • Fermentation plays a crucial role in the production of black tea.Ahha
  • The dough is left undivided until after bulk fermentation.DylanTonic
  • During fermentation, sweet grape juice slowly turns into a dryer and more complex tasting wine.Cangarejo
  • What's the difference between fermentation and putrescence?WestofEden
  • What's the difference between fermentation and putrefaction?AlanF_US
  • What's the difference between fermentation and decay?AlanF_US
  • Anaerobic respiration is distinct from fermentation.shekitten

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Forms of fermentation

as a noun

plural
fermentations