Ferment

noun verb

Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.

Meaning

  1. (noun) Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
  2. (noun) A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
  3. (noun) A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation.
  4. (noun) A catalyst.
  5. (verb) To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
  6. (verb) To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.

Letter breakdown

  • Ferment contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 12.

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What does Ferment mean?

Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.

How many letters are in Ferment?

Ferment has 7 letters.

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