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ferment - a substance capable of bringing about fermentation |
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substance the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes"
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ferment - 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" |
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work |
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convert change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid"
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vinify convert a juice into wine by fermentation; "vinify grape juice"
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ferment - work up into agitation or excitement; "Islam is fermenting Africa" |
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fire up,
heat,
ignite,
inflame,
stir up,
wake make hot or hotter; "the sun heats the oceans"; "heat the water on the stove"
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ferment - be in an agitated or excited state; "The Middle East is fermenting"; "Her mind ferments" |
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boil,
seethe immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes; "boil potatoes"; "boil wool"
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