AgarWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “agar” powered by Princeton WordNet.
noun
a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods
Words in this synset: agar-agar
noun
any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying
noun
any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
noun
any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
Words in this synset: nutrient_agar
noun
(bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
noun
a culture medium containing whole blood as the nutrient