fermentation, n.
(fermentations)
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(fermentations)
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a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
<noun.process> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
ferment fermentation fermenting zymolysis zymosis
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a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
agitation ferment fermentation tempestuousness unrest
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"the political ferment produced new leadership""social unrest"
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