ferment

(fûrˈmĕntˌ)

1. Something, such as a yeast, bacterium, mold, or enzyme, that causes fermentation.
2. Fermentation.
3. a. A state of agitation or of turbulent change or development.
   b. An agent that precipitates or is capable of precipitating such a state; a catalyst.

1. To produce by or as if by fermentation.
2. To cause to undergo fermentation.
3. To make turbulent; excite or agitate.

1. To undergo fermentation.
2. To be in an excited or agitated state; seethe.

Related Forms:

• fer·mentˌa·bilˈi·ty noun

• fer·mentˈa·ble adjective