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
- The microbiologist prepared the nutrient agar to culture the bacteria
- After letting the agar cool, she poured it into petri dishes for her experiment
- Agar is a popular substitute for gelatin in vegan cooking
- The colorful jelly dessert was made using agar instead of traditional gelatin
- In the lab, the team analyzed the growth patterns of fungi on the agar surface
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