as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
a wave of change followed by a period of social fermentation
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Recent Examples of fermentation
Micro Bio Factory is producing indigo from sugar through microbial fermentation.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
The greenhouse gas methane can be converted into biodegradable plastics thanks to a new fermentation process.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
One reason could be that fermentation microorganisms, for instance, produce their own by-products, like short-chain fatty acids.
—Michael Allen, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2025
All of the estate’s sparkling wines are made using the ‘traditional method’, where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle to produce the fizz, rivalling some of the very best bubbles Champagne has to offer.
—Lela London, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
The greenhouse gas methane can be converted into biodegradable plastics thanks to a new fermentation process.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
One reason could be that fermentation microorganisms, for instance, produce their own by-products, like short-chain fatty acids.
—Michael Allen, JSTOR Daily, 20 Mar. 2025
All of the estate’s sparkling wines are made using the ‘traditional method’, where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle to produce the fizz, rivalling some of the very best bubbles Champagne has to offer.
—Lela London, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fermentation
Noun
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The number comes as Trump's varying tariffs plan has led to market turmoil and raised fears about an impending recession.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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In addition to minimizing the effects of UV damage, this serum also features pumpkin ferment and pomegranate extract—both of which help to dissolve dead skin cells, thus reducing the appearance of pores, acne, and overall dullness.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2024
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Bacteria in your digestive tract break down or ferment prebiotics, which release compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).1112 These compounds provide energy for cells that line your intestinal tract, reduce inflammation, and regulate intestinal pH, which are essential to gut health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Geopolitical unrest: Will global conflicts reshape your supply chain?—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Haiti has for several years been under a Level 4 Do Not Travel warning from the U.S. State Department, citing kidnappings, crime, civil unrest and limited healthcare.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Fermentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fermentation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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