fermenting

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de fermentación, mediante el cual un agente provoca la descomposición de materia orgánica en sustancias más simples, especialmente la descomposición anaeróbica de azúcares en alcohol.

A noun referring to the process of fermentation, where an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances, especially the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol.

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1. Chemical processB2formalscientific

   A metabolic process in which microorganisms like yeast or bacteria convert organic substances, especially sugars, into simpler compounds, such as alcohol or acids, often without oxygen.

   Fermentación

   • The fermenting of grapes produces wine.
   • Fermenting is essential for making yogurt and cheese.
   • The brewery uses a special yeast for the fermenting of beer.

   Sinónimosfermentationzymolysiszymosis

• Verbo que describe el proceso químico por el cual los azúcares se convierten en alcohol o ácidos mediante microorganismos, o también el estado de agitación o excitación.

A verb used to describe the chemical process of converting sugars into alcohol or acids using microorganisms, or to describe a state of agitation or excitement.

1. Chemical processB2formalscientific

   To undergo a chemical change in which organic substances break down into simpler substances, often producing gas or alcohol.

   Fermentar (proceso químico)

   • The yeast causes the sugar to ferment into alcohol.
   • Grape juice ferments to produce wine.
   • The mixture was left to ferment for several days.

   Sinónimosbreak downbrewcurdledecaydecomposerotsourwork

2. Agitation or unrestC1formal

   To become excited or agitated, often leading to disorder or unrest.

   Agitarse, inquietarse

   • Political ideas fermented among the students.
   • Discontent fermented in the community for months.
   • The situation fermented into a full-blown protest.

   Sinónimosboilchurnfesterseethesimmer