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n a state of agitation or turbulent change or development n a substance capable of bringing about fermentation n a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, …

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  1. n a state of agitation or turbulent change or development n a substance capable of bringing about fermentation 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