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Fermentation

The process of undergoing an effervescent change, as by the action of yeast; in a wider sense (Physiol. Chem.), the transformation of an organic substance into new compounds by the action of a ferment, either formed or unorganized. It differs in kind according to the nature of the ferment which causes it.

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Turbulence 76% connected

The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation.

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Upheaval 76% connected

The act of upheaving, or the state of being upheaved; esp., an elevation of a portion of the earth's crust.

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Ferment 74% connected

That which causes fermentation, as yeast, barm, or fermenting beer.

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Ferment 74% connected

That which causes fermentation, as yeast, barm, or fermenting beer.

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Agitation 92% connected

The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion; as, the sea after…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ferment 92% connected

That which causes fermentation, as yeast, barm, or fermenting beer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fermenting 92% connected

of Ferment

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Unrest 92% connected

Want of rest or repose; unquietness; sleeplessness; uneasiness; disquietude.

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Zymosis 92% connected

A fermentation; hence, an analogous process by which an infectious disease is believed to be developed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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