ferment vs stagnation

ferment

noun
  • Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation. 

  • A gentle internal motion of the constituent parts of a fluid; fermentation. 

  • A state of agitation or of turbulent change. 

  • A catalyst. 

verb
  • To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in. 

  • To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew. 

stagnation

noun
  • Inactivity. 

  • The state of being stagnant, without circulation. 

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