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ferment vs vinify

vinify vs ferment

ferment is a noun but vinify is not a noun.

ferment and vinify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ferment Yes No Yes No
vinify No No Yes No
As verbs, vinify is a hyponym of ferment; that is, vinify is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ferment:
  • ferment: cause to undergo fermentation
  • vinify: convert a juice into wine by fermentation
ferment (noun) vinify (noun)
a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
ferment (verb) vinify (verb)
go sour or spoil convert a juice into wine by fermentation
cause to undergo fermentation
work up into agitation or excitement
be in an agitated or excited state
Difference between ferment and vinify

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