DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
ferment
/'fɜrmɛnt/ · fɜrmɛnt
Ferment has 2 syllables: fer · ment.
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noun. A process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol.
noun. A state of agitation or turbulent change or development.
verb. Cause to undergo fermentation.
verb. Go sour or spoil.
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