kuohunta — meaning in English

English meaning

• commotion noun A sudden burst of noisy confusion or disturbance.
• ferment verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
• tumult noun Loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd.

Senses

kuohunta is used for these senses in English:

• commotion A state of turbulent motion.
• effervescence The escape of gas from solution in a liquid, especially the escape of carbon dioxide from a carbonated drink.
• ferment A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
• tumult Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds.

ferment — full definition

1. verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
2. verb To stir up unrest, excitement, or trouble.
3. noun A state of excitement, agitation, or unrest.

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