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agar

The correct spelling is agar.

How to pronounce agar

noun

IPA: /ˈeɪ.ɡɑː/

Say it like: Aga-r

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

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Definition

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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