fermentation vs ferment

fermentation and ferment both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fermentation	Yes	No	No	No
ferment	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fermentation and ferment are synonyms defined as:

fermentation and ferment: a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

Other synonyms of fermentation include fermenting, zymolysis, zymosis.

As nouns, fermentation and ferment are synonyms defined as:

fermentation and ferment: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

Other synonyms of fermentation include agitation, tempestuousness, unrest.

fermentation (noun)	ferment (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 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 state of agitation or turbulent change or development
	a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

fermentation (verb)	ferment (verb)
	go sour or spoil
	cause to undergo fermentation
	work up into agitation or excitement
	be in an agitated or excited state