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fermentation

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The process of undergoing an effervescent change, as by the action of yeast; in a wider sense (Physiol. Chem.), the transformation of an organic substance into new compounds by the action of a ferment, either formed or unorganized. It differs in kind according to the nature of the ferment which causes it.

A state of agitation or excitement, as of the intellect or the feelings.

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the political ferment produced new leadership Source: Internet

social unrest Source: Internet

All intestinal gas is either swallowed environmental air, present intrinsically in foods and beverages or the result of gut fermentation. Source: Internet

A diversity of yeasts then accumulate in sufficient numbers to help complete the fermentation alongside the lactic acid bacteria. Source: Internet

Although harmless, it can give pickled vegetables a bad flavor and must be removed regularly during fermentation. Source: Internet

Although fermentation will give a lower yield of ATP production than aerobic respiration does, it can occur at a much higher rate. Source: Internet

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