Pronunciation

/jiːst/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

Yest or Yeast is a single-celled fungus that is used in baking and brewing to ferment sugars, producing carbon dioxide and alcohol. It is also used as a leavening agent in bread-making.

Examples

1. “Bakers use yeast to make bread rise.”

2. “Brewers use yeast to ferment sugars in the production of beer.”

Synonyms

1. Leaven

2. Ferment

Antonyms

1. Antiseptic

2. Disinfectant

Additional Information

Yeast is commonly used in the production of bread, beer, wine, and other fermented foods and beverages.