Synonyms: yeast
Definition: any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division
Similar words: fungus
Definition: an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
Definition: a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
Similar words: leaven, leavening
Definition: a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid