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agars

|a-gars|

🇺🇸

/ˈæɡɑrz/

🇬🇧

/ˈæɡɑːz/

(agar)

gelatinous substance

Base Form	Plural
agar	agars

Etymology

Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'agar-agar' transformed into the English word 'agar' and eventually became the modern English word 'agar'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'jelly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a gelatinous substance used in culture media'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

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

The laboratory used agars to cultivate bacteria.

Synonyms

Noun 2

plural form of 'agar'.

Different types of agars are used in microbiology.

Examples

Last updated: 2025/05/28 20:06