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.
• leaven noun Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
• 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.
• leaven Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

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.

leaven — full definition

1. noun Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.
2. noun Anything that induces change, especially a corrupting or vitiating change.

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