AGAR - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
Categories: Culture medium, Medium
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods
Categories: Gum
Synonyms
Nutrient agar, Agar, Agar-agar
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "agar" comes from Malay agar.
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