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saccharomyces

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of many single-celled fungi of the genus Saccharomyces, which lack a true mycelium; especially the yeasts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: genus Saccharomyces

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fungus genus

History

Etymology

From the genus name.