yeast
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Definition of yeast:
- yeast (noun):
- any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division.
- a yellowish surface froth or sediment that occurs especially in saccharine liquids (such as fruit juices) in which it promotes alcoholic fermentation, consists largely of cells of a fungus (such as the saccharomyces, saccharomyces cerevisiae), and is used especially in the making of alcoholic liquors and as a leaven in baking
Synonyms for yeast:
catalystimpetusmotivationfuelincentivemomentumcauseinstigationreasonfungusShow 6 more
Antonyms for yeast:
deterrenceblockinertiasuppressionblowimpedimenthindrancediscouragementobstaclecurbShow 7 more
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