fermented

Meanings

• process

  The process of converting carbohydrates into alcohol or organic acids by the action of microorganisms, enzymes, or other biological catalysts.

  - "The fermented grapes produce excellent wine."
  - "The fermented milk product is called yogurt."

• adjective

  Something that has undergone this process.

  - "Fermented vegetables are used to make sauerkraut."
  - "Fermented soybeans are used to make miso paste."

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Synonyms

bad , rancid , sour , soured

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fermented
acclimated , adulterated , constipated , determinated , exasperated , flocculated , glacialated , hibernated , infiltrated , intoxicated , jubilated , liquidated , nationalized , oppressive , procrastinated , psychological , relativated , sedentary , stultified , sublimated , temporalized , vegetative , vibrated

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Variants

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fermented , ferment , fermentable , fermenting , ferments

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Etymology

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From the Old French ferment 'leaven' or Latin fermentum 'leaven, inoculum, fermented liquor'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known fermented beverage is believed to be Chinese rice wine, which dates back to around 7000 BC.

2. The ancient Egyptians used bread as a form of currency.

3. The word 'cheese' comes from the Old French word chas, meaning 'container'.

4. The process of fermentation was discovered accidentally when people left their food and drink out in the open.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microorganisms: Microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast play a crucial role in the fermentation process.

2. Lactic Acid Fermentation: A type of fermentation where lactic acid is produced, commonly used to produce yogurt, sauerkraut, and other fermented foods.

3. Alcoholic Fermentation: A type of fermentation where alcohol is produced, commonly used to produce beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.

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Culture

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Fermentation is an ancient food preservation technique used since before recorded history. It is used to produce various foods such as alcoholic beverages, bread, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, and many others. Fermented foods have cultural, historical, and symbolic significance in various societies. For example, in China, fermented foods are considered an essential part of the diet and are believed to promote good health.

How to Memorize "fermented"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bottle of beer or a jar of sauerkraut undergoing the fermentation process. Imagine the microorganisms consuming the sugar and producing alcohol or organic acids.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fermented' with the process of turning something into alcohol or other organic compounds. Think of the various foods and drinks that undergo this process.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fermented Foods Fizz and Froth' to remember the process of fermentation.

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