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Yeastier: meaning, definitions and examples

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yeastier

 

[ ˈjiː.sti.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food description

The term 'yeastier' is a comparative form of 'yeasty,' which describes a flavor or aroma associated with yeast, often found in bread or beer. It indicates that something contains more yeast or has a more pronounced yeast flavor than another item.

Synonyms

bready, fermented, leavened

Examples of usage

  • This bread is yeastier than the previous batch.
  • I prefer a yeastier beer for its robust flavor.
  • The dough turned out yeastier after a longer fermentation period.

Translations

Translations of the word "yeastier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais levedoso

🇮🇳 ज्यादा खमीर वाला

🇩🇪 hefiger Hefeteig

🇮🇩 lebih ragi

🇺🇦 більш дріжджистий

🇵🇱 bardziej drożdżowy

🇯🇵 より酵母の多い

🇫🇷 plus de levure

🇪🇸 más de levadura

🇹🇷 daha mayalı

🇰🇷 더 효모가 많은

🇸🇦 أكثر خميرة

🇨🇿 více kvasnicový

🇸🇰 viac kvasnicový

🇨🇳 更酵母的

🇸🇮 bolj kvasa

🇮🇸 meira ger

🇰🇿 көпіршікті

🇬🇪 მეტი საფუარი

🇦🇿 daha maya

🇲🇽 más levadura

Etymology

The word 'yeast' originates from the Old English term 'gist', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*jists' meaning 'to ferment'. This term can be traced back even further to the Proto-Indo-European root '*yei-', which means 'to boil, bubble'. Over time, 'yeast' evolved to describe the microorganism used in various fermentation processes. The comparative form 'yeastier' indicates a higher presence or more intense flavor associated with yeast, primarily in the context of food and drink. Yeast has been used for thousands of years in the production of bread and alcoholic beverages, playing a vital role in culinary practices across different cultures. The adjective 'yeasty', along with its comparative 'yeastier', highlights the sensory attributes of products influenced by yeast fermentation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,781, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.