What does "fermentation" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "fermentation"?

Common synonyms include: agitation, acescence, acetification, acidification, acidulation, ado.

How do you pronounce "fermentation"?

Pronounced //ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən//.

Fermentation

//ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1
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 countable, uncountable
2
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol wordnet
3
A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment. countable, uncountable
"[T]he Grace that is then given to us is like a piece of Leven put into a lump of dough, and Faith and Repentance do in all the periods of our life put it into fermentation and activity."
4
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development wordnet