Fermentation Definition & Meaning

fermentation
noun
  1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"
  2. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

"Fermentation" in song lyrics

See how fermentation is used in real songs:

  • "acetous fermentation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "acidogenic fermentation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is fermentation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "fermentation"

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