What does agar mean?
Agar means A gelatinous substance obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive..
Agar
/ˈeɪ.ɡə/ · noun
Meaning
A gelatinous substance obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive..
Definitions by Sense
- A gelatinous substance 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
Example Sentences
An hour before, he had been in lab, removing from the incubator his boxes of agar plates.
Synonyms for agar
Antonyms for agar
Related Words
Word Forms
- agars
- aggur
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for agar?
Common synonyms include agal-agal, agar-agar, mul:E406, nutrient agar.
What is the opposite of agar?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use agar in a sentence?
An hour before, he had been in lab, removing from the incubator his boxes of agar plates.
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