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agar

/ˈeɪ.ɡɑː/ /ˈeɪˌɡɑɹ/

Meanings
noun
A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.

Examples :

"The science student poured the bacteria onto an agar plate to observe its growth. "
material substance food chemistry biology biochemistry microorganism science

Related Words

Illustration additive

additive noun

/ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæ.də.tɪv/

A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

"Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration gelatinous

gelatinous adjective

/dʒəˈlætənəs/ /dʒəˈlætnəs/

Jelly-like.

"The leftover chicken soup had a gelatinous layer on top after being in the refrigerator overnight. "

Illustration bacterial

bacterial adjective

[bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ]

Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

"The doctor suspected a bacterial infection after examining the patient's throat. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration species

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

Illustration obtained

obtained verb

/əbˈteɪnd/

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

"She obtained her driver's license after passing the driving test. "

Illustration bacteria

bacteria noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.

"The doctor identified the specific bacteria causing the student's illness. "

Illustration science

science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

Illustration electrophoresis

electrophoresis noun

/ɪˌlɛktrəfoˈrisɪs/ /ɪˌlɛktroʊfoˈrisɪs/

The migration of electrically charged molecules through a medium under the influence of an electric field

"Scientists used electrophoresis to separate the different DNA fragments in the sample, allowing them to identify the suspect in the crime. "

Illustration culture

culture noun

/ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

"Our school's culture emphasizes teamwork and respect for others. "