ferment in Irish
ferment in Irish is gabháil, corraíl, rírá — ferment means to undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
ferment in Irish
gabháil
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
corraíl
A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
rírá
A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
suaitheadh
A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
coip
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
What does "ferment" mean?
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verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
"The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year."
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verb To stir up unrest, excitement, or trouble.
"Rumours of layoffs began to ferment discontent among the staff."
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noun A state of excitement, agitation, or unrest.
"The country was in a ferment of political change."
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ferment in a sentence
- The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year.
- Cabbage ferments naturally to become sauerkraut.
- Rumours of layoffs began to ferment discontent among the staff.
- The country was in a ferment of political change.
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What is "ferment" in Irish?
"ferment" in Irish is gabháil, corraíl, rírá. ferment means: To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
How do you use "ferment" in a sentence?
Example: "The grape juice was left to ferment in oak barrels for a year." In Irish, "ferment" is gabháil, corraíl, rírá.
Are there other ways to say "ferment" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "ferment": gabháil, corraíl, rírá, suaitheadh, coip.
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