Saccharomyces

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Translingual

Saccharomyces cerevisiae under DIC microscopy

Etymology

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

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Proper noun

Saccharomyces m

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

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