Found 2 items, similar to Saccharomyces.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Saccharomyces Saccharomyces n : single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates [syn: genus Saccharomyces]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Saccharomyces Saccharomyces \Sac`cha*ro*my"ces\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? sugar + ?, ?, a fungus.] (Biol.) A genus of budding fungi, the various species of which have the power, to a greater or less extent, or splitting up sugar into alcohol and carbonic acid. They are the active agents in producing fermentation of wine, beer, etc. Saccharomyces cerevisi[ae] is the yeast of sedimentary beer. Also called Torula. [1913 Webster]