Where does “ferment” come from?
Ferment derives from Middle French ferment, from Latin fermentare, from Latin fermentum, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- meaning to boil or bubble.
ferment (English): To react, using fermentation; especially to...
Definitions
- To react, using fermentation; especially to...
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