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saccharomyces

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sac·cha·ro·my·ces  (sk-r-msz)
n. pl. saccharomyces
Any of several single-celled yeasts belonging to the genus Saccharomyces that lack a true mycelium and many of which ferment sugar.
[New Latin Saccharomycs, genus name : saccharo- + Greek muks, fungus.]
Saccharomyces  (sk-r-msz)
See under yeast.
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Noun1.saccharomyces - single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by buddingSaccharomyces - single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates
genus Saccharomyces
fungus genus - includes lichen genera
family Saccharomycetaceae, Saccharomycetaceae - family of fungi comprising the typical yeasts: reproduce by budding and ferment carbohydrates
baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, brewer's yeast - used as a leaven in baking and brewing
Saccharomyces ellipsoides, wine-maker's yeast - used in making wine
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