fermented
|fer-ment-ed|
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/fərˈmɛntɪd/
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/fəˈmɛntɪd/
(ferment)
undergoing fermentation
Etymology
'ferment' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'fermentum', where 'fervere' meant 'to boil'.
'fermentum' transformed into the Old French word 'fermenter', and eventually became the modern English word 'ferment' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to boil or seethe', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'undergoing a chemical change'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'ferment'.
The mixture fermented over several days.
Adjective 1
having undergone fermentation, a process where sugars are converted into alcohol or acids by microorganisms.
The fermented grapes were used to make wine.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45