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yeast

[yeest] / yist /
NOUN
leaven
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NOUN
foam
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NOUN
rising agent
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Only the supply ship—which came once a year to bring them books and paper, flour and yeast, nails and cloth, and the other things they couldn’t make themselves—knew where they lived.

From Literature

It contains a mix of naturally occurring probiotic bacteria and yeasts created during the traditional fermentation of goat's milk with live kefir grains.

From Science Daily

To test yeast survival, the research team subjected living cells to intense physical and chemical stress.

From Science Daily

When she comes inside, our little motel room fills with smells—yeast and butter, and the distinct scent of coffee.

From Literature

Research over the years has uncovered more than 60 types of bacteria and over 80 kinds of yeast in sourdoughs from different regions of the world.

From Science Daily