Main entry: zymolysis, zymosis, ferment, fermentation, fermenting
Definition: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
Main entry: unrest, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, agitation
Definition: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Usage: the political ferment produced new leadership; social unrest
Main entry: ferment
Definition: a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
Main entry: ferment, work, sour, turn
Definition: go sour or spoil
Usage: The milk has soured; The wine worked; The cream has turned--we have to throw it out
Definition: cause to undergo fermentation
Usage: We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content; The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats
Main entry: ferment
Definition: work up into agitation or excitement
Usage: Islam is fermenting Africa
Main entry: ferment
Definition: be in an agitated or excited state
Usage: The Middle East is fermenting; Her mind ferments