AGAR


Meaning of AGAR in English

[ 'eɪgα: ]

(also ~-~ eɪgα:r'eɪgα: )

■ noun a gelatinous substance obtained from various kinds of red seaweed and used in biological culture media and as a thickener in foods.

Origin

C19: from Malay.

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