zymoses

/ˌzɪmoʊˈsiːz, zɪˈmoʊsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A fungal disease affecting yeast, especially those that cause fermentation.

“The brewery was hit by a series of zymoses that led to a significant loss in production.”

Synonyms

  • fungal disease
  • yeast infection

Antonyms

  • fermentation catalyst
  • zymolytic agent