Meaning of SACCHAROMYCES
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| | Definition: | | [n] single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates |
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| | Synonyms: | | genus Saccharomyces |
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| | See Also: | | baker's yeast, brewer's yeast, family Saccharomycetaceae, fungus genus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces ellipsoides, Saccharomycetaceae, wine-maker's yeast | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Sac`cha*ro*my"ces\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? sugar + ?,
?, a fungus.] (Biol.)
A genus of budding fungi, the various species of which have
the power, to a greater or less extent, or splitting up sugar
into alcohol and carbonic acid. They are the active agents in
producing fermentation of wine, beer, etc. {Saccharomyces
cerevisi[ae]} is the yeast of sedimentary beer. Also called
{Torula}.
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