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Definition of fermentation

fermentation

/ˌfɜːrmɛnˈteɪʃən/
fer · men · ta · tion
Plural:fermentations
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Adjective:fermentative
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• noun

1

The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence, thegiving off of heat, and the conversion of sugars into alcohol or organic acids.

Example

"The careful control of temperature during fermentation is essential for brewing high-quality beer and making wine."

2

A state of agitation, excitement, or intellectual and social unrest.

Example

"The late nineteenth century was a period of intense political and artistic fermentation across Europe."

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• Rhymes for fermentation

• Nearby Words

ferally
ferdinand
ferment
fermentation
fermenter
fern
fernando

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Late Latin fermentationem, a noun of action from Latin fermentare ('to leaven, cause to rise or ferment'), derived from fermentum ('yeast, leaven'), which stems from the verb fervere ('to boil, seethe, or foam').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fermentation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fermentation
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