saccharomyces

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noun

Any of many single-celled fungi of the genus Saccharomyces, which lack a true mycelium; especially the yeasts.

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Meanings

nounsaccharomyces (plural saccharomyces)
  1. Any of many single-celled fungi of the genus Saccharomyces, which lack a true mycelium; especially the yeasts.

Origin

From the genus name.

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APA

saccharomyces. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saccharomyces

MLA

“saccharomyces.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saccharomyces. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “saccharomyces,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saccharomyces.

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