Meaning & use
Ferments
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Undergoes or causes a chemical process in which sugars are converted into alcohol or acids by microorganisms, or, figuratively, stirs up unrest or excitement.
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The cider ferments in oak barrels for several months before bottling.
Political unrest ferments quickly when basic needs go unmet.
A note on using this word
As a noun, "ferments" can also refer to fermented foods and drinks, such as kimchi, kombucha, and sourdough, now popular in health-focused cooking.
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2. noun
Fermented foods or beverages, produced through the action of yeast or bacteria.
Her pantry was stocked with homemade ferments like kimchi and kombucha.
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