• a chemical phenomenon in which an organic molecule splits into simpler substances
• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political Ferment produced a new leadership"; "social unrest"
• a substance capable of bringing about Fermentation
• go sour or spoil; "The milk has soured"; "The wine worked"; "The cream has turned--we have to throw it out"
• 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"
• work up into agitation or excitement; "Islam is Fermenting Africa"
• be in an agitated or excited state; "The Middle East is Fermenting"; "Her mind Ferments"

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