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Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To ferment for too long; allow or exhibit too much fermentation. ambitransitive

   "Care must be taken not to overferment the berries, as this will spoil the quality of the coffee."

Antonyms

All antonyms

underferment

Example

More examples

"Care must be taken not to overferment the berries, as this will spoil the quality of the coffee."

Etymology

From over- + ferment.

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