fermenting

Meanings

• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
• be in an agitated or excited state
  • "The Middle East is fermenting"
• work up into agitation or excitement
  • "Islam is fermenting Africa"
• cause to undergo fermentation
• go sour or spoil

Synonyms

ferment, fermentation, sour, turn, work, zymolysis, zymosis