yeasts

The word “yeasts” has 1 syllable: yeasts

It's pronounced as /ji:sts/


What is synonym and antonym for yeasts?

In the thesaurus, “yeasts” has 7 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yeasts along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for yeasts

  • encouragements
  • fungus
  • impetuses
  • incentives
  • motivations
  • stimulants
  • stimuli

Antonyms for yeasts

  • counter-incentives
  • counterincentives
  • disincentives

Meanings of yeasts

  • noun
    1. An often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
    2. A single-celled fungus of a wide variety of taxonomic families.
    3. A frothy foam.
  • verb
    1. To ferment.
    2. (of something prepared with a yeasted dough) To rise.
    3. To exaggerate.

Example Sentences

  • Yeasts play a crucial role in the fermentation process of bread, contributing to its fluffy texture and unique flavor.
  • Bakers often rely on different strains of yeasts to achieve specific characteristics in their sourdough recipes.
  • In winemaking, the natural sugars in grapes are converted into alcohol by the action of various strains of yeasts.
  • Some skincare products harness the power of beneficial yeasts to promote a healthy balance of skin microflora.
  • Research in biotechnology explores the potential of engineered yeasts for the production of biofuels and other valuable compounds.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yeasts, such as: counter-incentives, counterincentives, disincentives, encouragements, fungus, impetuses, incentives.

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