Definitions

1. noun

A place or building where travelers can rest and be refreshed, especially at the end of a stage on a long journey; an inn or hostel.

“The weary travelers stopped at the fomento for the night, grateful for the warm bed and hot meal.”

2. verb

To stir up or incite a feeling or action, especially in others; to encourage or promote something.

“The inflammatory article was accused of fomenting hatred and violence among the crowd.”

3. noun

A substance that promotes or accelerates a chemical reaction; an agent that stimulates or accelerates a process.

“The fomento used in the experiment was a powerful catalyst that increased the reaction rate significantly.”