yeast — a fungus used in making bread rise and in brewing alcoholic drinks
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fungus used in making bread rise and in brewing alcoholic drinks
Pronunciation (IPA): /jiːst/
Korean meaning: 빵을 부풀리고 술을 만드는 데 사용되는 효모균
Korean pronunciation: **이**스트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's secret ingredient was always fresh yeast from the local bakery.
- The pizza dough refused to rise because the yeast had expired last year.
- Scientists study yeast to understand fermentation processes.
yeast
NOUN//jiːst//
a fungus used in making bread rise and in brewing alcoholic drinks
a fungus used in making bread rise and in brewing alcoholic drinks
Even a beast enjoys a yeast-risen feast!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'gist'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '거품' 또는 '끓어오르다'를 의미했습니다. 발효 과정에서 생기는 거품과 부글거림을 관찰한 조상들이 명명한 것으로 보입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's secret ingredient was always fresh yeast from the local bakery.”
“The pizza dough refused to rise because the yeast had expired last year.”
“Scientists study yeast to understand fermentation processes.”
“The bread looked like a pancake because I forgot to add yeast - rookie mistake!”
“Beer production relies heavily on the quality of yeast used in brewing.”
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