SCOBY

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. Alternative letter-case form of SCOBY (“symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast”).
   alt-of
3. Acronym of symbiotic culture (or community, or colony) of bacteria and yeast.
   abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, countable, uncountable

Examples

“Avoid⟳ cleaning your brewing vessel and equipment with antibacterial soap because SCOBYs contain⟳ bacteria.”

“Strain⟳ out the tea. Stir⟳ in the starter kombucha. Transfer⟳ to a large glass jar and add⟳ the SCOBY.”

“You will now have⟳ two scobies, which you can use⟳ to make⟳ more kombucha […]”

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