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ferment
/ˈfɜːment/
noun
ferment
Also
wzburzenie(n)
Definition
A state of agitation or unrest; or a substance that causes fermentation, such as yeast or bacteria.
Examples
The whole country was in a ferment after the election results.
Cały kraj był w fermentacji po wynikach wyborów.
Yeast is a common ferment used in baking.
Drożdże to powszechny ferment używany w pieczeniu.
Collocations
political fermentstate of fermentintellectual ferment
verb
fermentować
Also
wzburzać
Definition
To undergo or cause to undergo fermentation; or to stir up or incite (trouble or disorder).
Examples
The grapes ferment in large vats to produce wine.
Winogrona fermentują w dużych kadziach, aby wyprodukować wino.
His comments fermented discontent among the workers.
Jego uwagi wzburzyły niezadowolenie wśród pracowników.
Collocations
ferment ideasferment changeferment rebellion
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