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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