fermenting
/fərˈmɛntɪŋ/
adjective
- Undergoing or causing fermentation.
- Keep the fermenting mixture in a warm, dark place.
- The fermenting liquid bubbled gently in the jar.
- The fermenting fruit gave off a sweet, sour smell.
verb
- Present participle of ferment; undergoing or causing the chemical process of fermentation.
- The cabbage is fermenting into sauerkraut over the next few weeks.
- The grapes are fermenting in large barrels to make wine.
- I can smell the bread dough fermenting in the warm kitchen.
- Figuratively, being in a state of excitement, agitation, or change.
- Creative energy was fermenting among the artists in the studio.
- Ideas were fermenting in her mind as she planned the new project.
- The political situation was fermenting with unrest and debate.