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Vocabulary Entry
yeast
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of fungus used in baking and brewing to ferment carbohydrates.
Example Sentences
"The baker added yeast to the dough to help it rise."
"Yeast is essential for making beer and wine."
"He stored the yeast in a cool, dry place."
V
verb
To cause to ferment or rise by the action of yeast.
Example Sentences
"I will yeast the bread before baking it."
"She yeasts the mixture for a few hours to improve the flavor."
"The recipe instructs you to yeast the dough overnight."