YEASTS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word yeasts. (close relations)
Definition of YEASTS
Best Alternative Words for YEASTS
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| barm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey | ||||||||
| fungi | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants | ||||||||
| cultures | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particular society at a particular time and place • the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group • all the knowledge and values shared by a society • (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar) • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization • the raising of plants or animals verb • grow in a special preparation | ||||||||
| ferments | verbv | |||||||
noun • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development • a substance capable of bringing about fermentation • a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol verb • be in an agitated or excited state • work up into agitation or excitement • cause to undergo fermentation • go sour or spoil | ||||||||
| leavens | verbv | |||||||
noun • a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid • an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something verb • cause to puff up with a leaven | ||||||||
