Yeasty
/ˈjiːsti/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Sensory Description
Often describes appealing food scents, evoking the warm, comforting feelings associated with baking.
The bakery's yeasty scent made my mouth water.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Positive
Sometimes implies unwanted or excessive fermentation, implying a mildewy or stale quality.
The towels developed a yeasty smell from being left damp.
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ActiveBubblyCarbonateEffervescentFermentFoamySparkleVigorous
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