agar
Meaning
- 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.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈeɪ.ɡə/
Etymology
From Malay agar or agar-agar, both meaning jelly.
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