agaroid
|ag-a-roid|
C2
/ˈæɡəˌrɔɪd/
resembling agar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agaroid' originates from the word 'agar', which is derived from the Malay word 'agar-agar', meaning 'jelly'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'agaroid' was formed by adding the suffix '-oid', which means 'resembling or like', to 'agar'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling agar', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or related to agar.
The substance had an agaroid texture, making it ideal for use in laboratory settings.
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