agar
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/ˈeɪɡɑːr/
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/ˈeɪɡɑː(r)/
noun
R
A gelatinous substance derived from seaweed, used in scientific experiments and the food industry to create a solid or semi-solid base for growing bacteria or other microorganisms, or to thicken and stabilize certain foods.
Researchers used agar to create a petri dish for growing bacteria in their experiment.
translation
A gelatinous substance derived from seaweed, used in scientific experiments and the food industry to create a solid or semi-solid base for growing bacteria or other microorganisms, or to thicken and stabilize certain foods.
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Plural
agars