However, depending on the context, you might also find other terms used:
* ఖమీర్ (khameer): This word is used more often in baking and refers to the leavening agent used in bread, which is usually yeast.
* పెరుగు (perugu): This literally means "fermentation" and can sometimes be used to refer to the process of yeast working, especially in relation to making yogurt or dosa batter.
It's important to note that the specific word used might depend on the specific context and the speaker's background.