Synonyms: 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
Similar words: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process
Definition: (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
Synonyms: unrest, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, agitation
Definition: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
Usage: the political ferment produced new leadership; social unrest
Similar words: Sturm und Drang, turbulence, upheaval
Definition: a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
Usage: the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence
Synonyms: ferment
Definition: a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
Similar words: substance
Definition: a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Usage: shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: turn, change state
Definition: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
Usage: We turned from Socialism to Capitalism; The people turned against the President when he stole the election
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
Similar words: convert
Definition: change the nature, purpose, or function of something
Usage: convert lead into gold; convert hotels into jails; convert slaves to laborers
Synonyms: ferment
Definition: work up into agitation or excitement
Usage: Islam is fermenting Africa
Similar words: inflame, ignite, heat, stir up, wake, fire up
Definition: arouse or excite feelings and passions
Usage: The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor; The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world; Wake old feelings of hatred
Synonyms: ferment
Definition: be in an agitated or excited state
Usage: The Middle East is fermenting; Her mind ferments
Definition: be in an agitated emotional state
Usage: The customer was seething with anger