Saccharomyces

See also: saccharomyces

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek σάκχαρ (sákkhar), σάκχαρον (sákkharon, “sugar”) +‎ -myces

Pronunciation

  • English: (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌsæk(ə)ɹoʊˈmaɪsiz/

Proper noun

Saccharomyces m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Saccharomycetaceae – many yeasts, especially those involved in fermentation.

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