saccharomyces

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.

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[New Latin Saccharomycs, genus name : saccharo- + Greek muks, fungus.]

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Saccharomyces  (sk-r-msz)

See under yeast.

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Saccharomyces - 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