agar
IPA: ˈeɪgɝ
noun
- A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
- A culture medium based on this material.
- agarwood
- A surname.
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Examples of "agar" in Sentences
- Agar is a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed and used in microbiological growth media
- The laboratory technician prepared the agar plates for bacterial culture
- Agar is commonly used in Asian cuisine as a thickening agent for soups and desserts
- Research studies often rely on agar to cultivate and observe various types of microorganisms
- Agar is a versatile ingredient that can also be found in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products
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