Definition
Definition of yeasted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
bakingRare containing or made with yeastRare
- The yeasted dough needs time to rise.
- The yeasted bread smelled delicious.
- She prefers yeasted pastries over flatbreads.
Origin of yeasted
English, yeast (ferment) + -ed (past tense)
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- French:levé, ...
- German:mit Hefe, ...
- Italian:lievitato, ...
- Spanish:con levadura, ...
- Portuguese:com fermento, ...
- Chinese:发酵的, ...
- Japanese:イースト入り, ...
- Arabic:مُخَمَّر, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁמָרִי, ...
- Russian:дрожжевой, ...
- Ukrainian:дріжджовий, ...
- Hindi:खमीरयुक्त, ...
Definition of yeast - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bakingfungus used in baking and brewing
- Yeast is essential for making bread rise.
2.
biologysingle-celled fungus reproducing by budding
- Yeast is a type of single-celled fungus.
3.
medicalTECH. fungus causing infections like thrushTECH.
- Candida yeast can cause infections in humans.
4.
figurativeagent that causes excitement or agitation
- His radical ideas acted like yeast in the peaceful community.
Verb
1.
brewingRare cause to fermentRare
- They yeast the mixture to produce beer..
2.
bakingTECH. cause dough to rise by fermentationTECH.
- The baker yeasted the dough overnight.
3.
exaggerationRare US exaggerate or embellish a storyRare US
- He yeasted the tale to make it more exciting.
Images of yeast

fungus used in baking and brewing 
single-celled fungus reproducing by budding
Expressions with yeast
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dehydrated yeast granules used to make bread or drinks rise
She dissolved the dry yeast in warm water before adding flour.
living yeast used in baking
The recipe calls for fresh yeast to make the dough rise.
dough made with yeast for baking
She prepared yeast dough for the fresh bread.
brown sticky food obtained from yeast
I spread yeast extract on my toast for breakfast.
yeast product with high protein and B vitamins
She adds nutritional yeast to her salads for extra protein.
yeast in dehydrated granules that activate with moisture
Add active dry yeast to warm water before mixing.
commercial yeast sold for baking
He bought baker's yeast from the store.
yeast by-product from brewing, used as nutrition
He adds brewer's yeast to his smoothies for extra nutrition.
rice fermented with mold for red color or as supplement
Red yeast rice is used in cooking and as a supplement.
infection caused by Candida fungus
She was diagnosed with a yeast infection.
small compressed block of living yeast with starch, used in baking, brewing
Add one yeast cake to warm water before mixing dough.
Origin of yeast
Old English, gist (yeast)
Examples of yeast in a sentence
Without yeast, the beer won't have its signature taste. Bakers use yeast to make bread rise. Yeast ferments the sugars in the dough. Yeast infections are common in humid climates. Doctors often prescribe antifungal medication for yeast. The speech acted as yeast, stirring up the crowd.
Her words were yeast, causing unrest among the listeners. The brewmaster yeasted the wort carefully. They yeast the cider for a unique flavor. She yeasted the bread for the family dinner. They yeasted the dough to prepare for the festival. She yeasted the story to impress her friends. The fisherman yeasted his catch to seem more heroic.
View all translations of yeast
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- French:levure, faire fermenter, ...
- German:Hefe, gären, ...
- Italian:lievito, far fermentare, ...
- Spanish:levadura, fermentar, ...
- Portuguese:fermento, levedar, ...
- Chinese:酵母, 发酵, ...
- Japanese:イースト, 発酵させる, ...
- Arabic:خَمِيرَة, خَمَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁמָרִים, לְהַתְסִיס, ...
- Russian:дрожжи, бродить, ...
- Ukrainian:дріжджі, зброджувати, ...
- Hindi:खमीर, खमीर उठाना, ...

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