Meaning of AGAR
| Pronunciation: | | 'âgâr
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- [n] a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods
- [n] any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
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| | Synonyms: | | agar-agar |
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| | See Also: | | agar, blood agar, culture medium, gum, medium, nutrient agar | |
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| | Definition: | | This gelatinous material, an extract from red algae (mainly Gelidium and Gracilaria species), is most frequently used as a culture medium, especially for bacteria. It is also used as a thickener in foods, but humans can't digest it. |
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| | Definition: | | or Hagar, a stranger; one that fears |
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