yeast
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B2
/jiːst/
fermentation agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'yeast' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gist,' where 'gist' meant 'ferment.'
Historical Evolution
'gist' changed from Old English word 'gist' and eventually became the modern English word 'yeast'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ferment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a leavening agent used in baking and brewing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a microscopic fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce by budding, and are capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Yeast is used in baking to make bread rise.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45