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agar

|a/gar|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈeɪɡɑr/

🇬🇧

/ˈeɪɡɑː/

gelatinous substance

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agar' originates from Malay, specifically the word 'agar-agar', where 'agar' meant 'jelly'.

Historical Evolution

'agar-agar' was adopted into English as 'agar' in the 19th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'jelly-like substance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a gelatinous substance obtained from certain red algae, used in biological culture media and as a thickener in foods.

Agar is commonly used in petri dishes to culture bacteria.

Synonyms

gelatinjelly

Examples

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Last updated: 2025/02/09 04:34