fermento

Definitions of fermento
  1. noun
    an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something
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    type of:
    imponderable, imponderables
    a factor whose effects cannot be accurately assessed
  2. noun
    a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
    synonyms: agitación, inquietud
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    type of:
    solevantamiento, turbulencia
    a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
  3. noun
    a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
    synonyms: fermentación
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    type of:
    proceso químico
    (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved
  4. noun
    a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
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