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Meaning of overferment | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

ambitransitive

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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