brewer's yeast


brewer's yeast

noun

Definition of BREWER'S YEAST

: a yeast used or suitable for use in brewing; specifically : the dried pulverized cells of such a yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used especially as a source of B-complex vitamins

First Known Use of BREWER'S YEAST

1855

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