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FERMENTATION

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There are 2 meanings of the word Fermentation.

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Fermentation - as a noun

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development

Example: "The political ferment produced new leadership"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitation10ferment12tempestuousness19unrest6

A process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ferment12fermenting16zymolysis26zymosis21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical actionchemical changechemical process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Yeast is involved in the process of fermentation."
"During fermentation, sugar is converted into alcohol."
"The fermentation of grapes is essential in wine production."
"Sourdough bread is made using fermentation."
"The bacteria in yogurt undergoes fermentation."
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Is FERMENTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fermentation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FERMENTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FERMENTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fermentation is valid for Words With Friends
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FERMENTATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is FERMENTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fermentation is valid for WordFeud
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FERMENTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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