yeast
The word “yeast” has 1 syllable: yeast
It's pronounced as /jist/
What is synonym and antonym for yeast?
In the thesaurus, “yeast” has 6 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yeast along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yeast
- encouragement
- fungus
- impetus
- incentive
- motivation
- stimulus
Antonyms for yeast
- disincentive
Meanings of yeast
- noun
- An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
- A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.
- A frothy foam.
- verb
- To ferment.
- (of something prepared with a yeasted dough) To rise.
- To exaggerate.
Example Sentences
- Yeast plays a crucial role in the fermentation process of making bread, causing the dough to rise.
- The baker carefully measured the yeast to ensure the perfect texture and flavor of the bread.
- In brewing, the addition of yeast transforms sugars into alcohol, creating beer.
- The sourdough starter relies on natural wild yeast for its distinct taste and texture.
- The recipe called for a pinch of yeast to be added to the pizza dough for a light and fluffy crust.
On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yeast, such as: disincentive, encouragement, fungus, impetus, incentive, motivation, stimulus.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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