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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Ferment
  2. n. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  3. j:100 n a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol v be in an agitated or excited state v work up into agitation or excitement v cause to undergo fermentation v go sour or spoil