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yeast Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A commercial or natural preparation containing active yeast cells, widely used as a leavening agent in baking to cause dough to rise, and in brewing to ferment beverages.
Usage Example
"Dissolve the active dry leaven in warm water before mixing it into the flour to ensure the bread rises properly."
Strong
leaven
barm
Weak
ferment
• noun (Context 2)
A microscopic, single-celled fungus that reproduces by budding and is capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Usage Example
"The biologist observed the rapid division of the fungus cells under a high-powered microscope."
Weak
fungus
• noun (Context 3)
An animating, restless, or stirring influence that brings about change, development, or transformation.
Usage Example
"The new philosophical movement acted as a catalyst in the stagnant cultural landscape of the era."
Strong
catalyst
Weak
stimulus
inspiration
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