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agar - What does it mean?

Definition of 'agar'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(-)
  • A gelatinous material obtained from the marine algae, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
  • (chemistry) An agarose, the principle constituent of the commercial gel.
  • Synonyms

    * agal-agal * agar-agar * when used as a stabiliser and gelling agent

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