ferment
noun
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Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
A state of agitation or of turbulent change.
A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation.
A catalyst.
verb
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To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.