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 yeast yeast /ˈjiːst/

noun

  1. Any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division  ( yeast )
    any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division
  2. A commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey  ( barm , yeast )
    a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey