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/ˈɑːɡɑːr/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A gelatinous substance obtained from certain algae, used as a solidifying agent in microbiological culture media and as a food thickener.
The microbiologist prepared the petri dish by pouring molten agar into it.
A jelly-like preparation made from agar-agar, used in sweets and desserts.
The dessert was beautifully molded into shapes using flavored agar.
A substance used in the culinary world as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin.
She used agar to create a vegan-friendly jelly for the party.
Etymology
Derived from the Malay word 'agar-agar', referring to jelly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
agar plate:
A dish made with agar used for culturing cells or microorganisms.
agarose gel:
A gel formed from agar used in the electrophoresis of nucleic acids.
agar medium:
A nutrient-rich medium containing agar used for growing microorganisms.
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Slang Meanings
A fun name for a tricky situation.
That project turned out to be a total agar!
Used humorously to describe a sticky or complicated mess.
This report is an agar; we need to clean it up.