FERMENT
Scrabble letter values: F4E1R1M3E1N1T1 = 12
Definition
- noun a state of agitation or turbulent change or development. — synonyms: agitation, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest
- noun a substance capable of bringing about fermentation.
- noun a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances. — synonyms: zymosis, zymolysis, fermentation, fermenting
- verb be in an agitated or excited state.
- verb work up into agitation or excitement.
- verb cause to undergo fermentation. — synonyms: work
- verb go sour or spoil. — synonyms: sour, turn, work
Examples
- “the political ferment produced new leadership”
- “social unrest”
- “especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol”