vaahto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- foam noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
- froth noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
- head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
- lather noun The foam created by mixing soap or shampoo with water.
- suds noun The foam or froth made when soap mixes with water.
- yeast noun A microscopic fungus used to ferment dough or brew alcohol.
Senses
vaahto is used for these senses in English:
- barm Foam rising upon beer or other malt liquors when fermenting, used as leaven in brewing and making bread; yeast.
- foam A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
- froth Foam.
- head (uncountable, countable) The foam that forms on top of beer or other carbonated beverages.
- lather (countable, uncountable) The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water.
- lather (countable, uncountable) Foam from profuse sweating, as of a horse.
- suds (countable, uncountable) Lather; foam or froth formed by mixing soap and water.
- yeast (figuratively) A frothy foam.
foam — full definition
- noun A mass of small bubbles formed on or in a liquid, such as sea spray, soapy water, or the head on a drink.
- noun A lightweight solid material made of trapped gas bubbles, used for cushioning, insulation, or floating.
- verb To produce or become covered in foam.
froth — full definition
- noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
- noun Talk or activity that has no real substance.
- verb To form or produce bubbles; to foam.