fermento — meaning in English

English meaning

• ferment verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
• yeast noun A microscopic fungus used to ferment dough or brew alcohol.

Senses

fermento is used for these senses in English:

• ferment Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
• yeast An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.

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.

yeast — full definition

1. noun A microscopic fungus used to ferment dough or brew alcohol.
2. verb To ferment or cause to rise.

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