fermento — meaning in English
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English meaning
- catalyst noun In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.
- enzyme noun A protein produced by living cells that speeds up a specific chemical reaction in the body without being used up itself.
- ferment verb To undergo a chemical change caused by yeast or bacteria, often turning sugars into alcohol or acid.
Senses
fermento is used for these senses in English:
- catalyst (figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.
catalyst — full definition
- noun In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.
- noun A person or event that triggers significant change.