About The Word Saccharomyces
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Saccharomyces
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What's The Definition Of Saccharomyces?
[n] single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates
Synonyms | Synonyms for Saccharomyces: genus Saccharomyces Related Terms | Find terms related to Saccharomyces: See Also | baker's yeast | brewer's yeast | family Saccharomycetaceae | fungus genus | Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Saccharomyces ellipsoides | Saccharomycetaceae | wine-maker's yeast Saccharomyces In Webster's Dictionary \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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