Ferment

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NOUN

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances

VERB

be in an agitated or excited state

work up into agitation or excitement

cause to undergo fermentation

go sour or spoil

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