agar

/ˈeɪ.ɡɑː//ˈeɪˌɡɑɹ/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A culture medium based on this material.

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