Agar
WordNet
noun
(1) A colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods
(2) Any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A gelatinous material obtained from the marine algae, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
- An agarose, the principle constituent of the commercial gel.
Synonyms
- agal-agal
- agar-agar
- E406 when used as a stabiliser and gelling agent