ferment
noun
any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.
fermenting
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present participleof ferment.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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At his factory west of Tokyo, workers in hygienic uniforms wash, steam -- and lavishly spray bacteria on -- soybeans that machines then meticulously assemble in cups, before fermenting them for 18 hours.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Most nectar samples contained only trace amounts, likely produced by yeast fermenting sugars.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2026
That meant that urine samples with high sugar content could have started fermenting and consequently generated alcohol that could have skewed the test result or created a false positive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
While undergoing treatment, his mother became a fixture in the kitchen, helping on the line and tending to pots of fermenting kimchi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
First they cooked parsnips with sugar and spices and yeast and poured this into casks, where the fermenting mixture sang loud and sweet as it turned into wine.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
