a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
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fermenting::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ferment, fermentation, zymolysis, zymosis |
| Type of | chemical action, chemical change, chemical process |
| Has types | bottom fermentation, top fermentation, vinification |
| Derivation | ferment |
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Eco-friendly, the cellar has grass growing on top and fermenting tanks outside.
From the bloomberg.com
On a recent humid day in June, Wild Turkey's fermenting vats were empty and idle.
From the businessweek.com
The last piece of fruit falls-overripe, fermenting, already crawling with ants.
From the time.com
The tail freezes slowly while fermenting and taking on the flavor of the earth.
From the washingtonpost.com
In addition to fermenting the beer, yeast influences the character and flavour.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Lager is the English name for cool fermenting beers of Central European origin.
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Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast.
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Plainly such thoughts have been fermenting and catch fire on contact with air.
From the independent.co.uk
Black tea is subjected to the final step of oxidising or fermenting before firing.
From the independent.co.uk
- Agitation: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"
- Be in an agitated or excited state; "The Middle East is fermenting"; "Her mind ferments"
- A substance capable of bringing about fermentation
- Work up into agitation or excitement; "Islam is fermenting Africa"
- Zymosis: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
- Cause to undergo fermentation; "We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content"; "The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats"
- Ferment is the first full-length album by the British band Catherine Wheel, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). ...
- Fermentation in food processing typically is the conversion of carbohydrates to alcohols and carbon dioxide or organic acids using yeasts, bacteria, or a combination thereof, under anaerobic conditions. ...
- Ferment is a Canadian religious current affairs television miniseries which aired on CBC Television in 1965.
