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ferment in Swedish

ferment in Swedish is jäsningsämne, jäsämne, jäsa — ferment means to undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.

ferment in Swedish

jäsningsämne
noun
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
jäsämne
noun
Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
jäsa
verb
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
fermentera
verb
To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

What does "ferment" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To stir up unrest, excitement, or trouble.
    "Rumours of layoffs began to ferment discontent among the staff."
  3. 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 Swedish?

"ferment" in Swedish is jäsningsämne, jäsämne, jäsa. 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 Swedish, "ferment" is jäsningsämne, jäsämne, jäsa.

Are there other ways to say "ferment" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 4 translations listed for "ferment": jäsningsämne, jäsämne, jäsa, fermentera.

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