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overferment

verb

Etymology

From over- + ferment.

  1. derived from fermentō
  2. derived from ferment
  3. inherited from ferment
  4. prefixed as overferment — “over + ferment”

Definitions

  1. To ferment for too long

    To ferment for too long; allow or exhibit too much fermentation.

    • Care must be taken not to overferment the berries, as this will spoil the quality of the coffee.
    • Pour into a scalded jar, cover and let stand at room temperature until thick throughout on the bottom when you test with a chopstick or knife blade. (Don't overferment.)
    • The local brews seemed to overferment and not last long.

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