Associations to the word «Fermentation»

Wiktionary

FERMENTATION, noun. (biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide
FERMENTATION, noun. A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.
FERMENTATION LOCK, noun. A device, used mainly in homebrewing, that allows carbon dioxide to escape from a fermenter without allowing air to enter

Dictionary definition

FERMENTATION, noun. A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest".
FERMENTATION, 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.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King