FERMENTS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Ferments.
Ferments - as a noun
A state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Example: "The political ferment produced new leadership"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitation10fermentation17tempestuousness19unrest6A substance capable of bringing about fermentation
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)
fermentation17fermenting16zymolysis26zymosis21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical actionchemical changechemical processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Ferments - as a verb
Be in an agitated or excited state
Example: "The middle east is fermenting"
Work up into agitation or excitement
Example: "This religion is fermenting africa"
Example Sentences
"Yeast ferments sugars to produce alcohol and carbon dioxide."
"The dough ferments overnight to develop a strong flavor."
"The bacteria in yogurt ferments milk to create a tangy taste."
"The brewer ferments barley to make beer."
"During fermentation, sugar ferments into lactic acid in the presence of bacteria."
Word Game Points
Is FERMENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ferments is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FERMENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is FERMENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ferments is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFERMENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is FERMENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ferments is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFERMENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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