fermentation

noun

ˌfər-mən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce fermentation (audio)
Definition of fermentationnext
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state a wave of change followed by a period of social fermentation

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Recent Examples of fermentation Working with indigenous communities, these intrepid entrepreneurs locate and harvest the heirloom pods, teach critical drying and fermentation techniques, and make connections with international markets. — Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 They were joined by Vo’s nephew, a fashion model and student, and niece, who is currently learning about fermentation from Prestele and working in the garden at Güldenhof, Danh Vo’s farm and art space outside Berlin. — Gisela Williams, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025 Sealed in Steel When fermentation is complete, still wine is moved from its barrels to one of 330 stainless-steel vessels in Joseph’s tank cellar. — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2025 Each vintage is matched with a different piece of music that plays throughout the fermentation process. — Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fermentation
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  1. turmoil
  2. ferment
  3. unrest
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  • The current turmoil raises serious questions about the future of student loan forgiveness and repayment policy.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Earlier this week, lawmakers pressured Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the nominee to become NIH director, about the turmoil.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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  • Fermentation: The pineapple rinds are placed in water with the sugar, and the mixture is left to ferment at room temperature for about 1 to 3 days.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • My go-to is the Illuminating Eye Cream, infused with rice ferment and peptides, which brightens and revitalizes the under-eye area.
    — Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of ferment
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  • He has not been charged with any crimes over his activities during campus unrest at the university, which proponents say were aimed at curbing support for Israel and do not amount to antisemitic attacks on Jews.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Authorities blamed the unrest on armed remnants of the Assad government, but acknowledged that some of the civilian killings were the fault of undisciplined factions or individual actors.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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