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agar

/ˈɑːɡɑː/

/ˈæɡɑr/

agarnoun

agars

Translations

Agar is used as a thickening agent in cooking.

Агар используется как загуститель в кулинарии.

Definitions

A gelatinous substance obtained from certain red seaweeds and used in biological culture media and as a thickener in foods.

The scientist prepared a petri dish with agar to grow bacterial cultures.

A culture medium containing agar as the gelling agent, used for growing microorganisms.

The lab technician inoculated the agar with a sample to test for bacterial growth.

The fragrant, resinous heartwood of certain Aquilaria trees, used in perfumery and incense; agarwood.

Traditional incense often contains powdered agar for its rich, woody aroma.

Synonyms

agaradjective

/ˈɑːɡɑː/

/ˈæɡɑr/

Used attributively in compounds such as "agar plate" or "agar medium"

Definitions

Made with or containing agar.

The microbiologist streaked the sample onto an agar plate.

agarproper noun

Definitions

A surname.

Actor John Agar became known for his roles in 1950s science-fiction films.