Agar
Translation of "agar" into Russian
agar
NounUK
/əˈɡɑː/
US
/əˈɡɑr/
agar
agars pl
Agar is used as a thickening agent in cooking.
Агар используется как загуститель в кулинарии.
Definitions
agar
NounUK
/əˈɡɑː/
US
/əˈɡɑr/
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.
agar
AdjectiveUK
/əˈɡɑː/
US
/əˈɡɑr/
Made with or containing agar.
The microbiologist streaked the sample onto an agar plate.
Agar
Proper nounA surname.
Actor John Agar became known for his roles in 1950s science-fiction films.