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    GENUS SACCHAROMYCES

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     I. (noun) 

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    Meaning:

    Single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydratesplay

    Synonyms:

    genus Saccharomyces; Saccharomyces

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting plants

    Hypernyms ("genus Saccharomyces" is a kind of...):

    fungus genus (includes lichen genera)

    Meronyms (members of "genus Saccharomyces"):

    baker's yeast; brewer's yeast; Saccharomyces cerevisiae (used as a leaven in baking and brewing)

    Saccharomyces ellipsoides; wine-maker's yeast (used in making wine)

    Holonyms ("genus Saccharomyces" is a member of...):

    family Saccharomycetaceae; Saccharomycetaceae (family of fungi comprising the typical yeasts: reproduce by budding and ferment carbohydrates)

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