agar
noun/ˈeɪɡɑr/
Frequency rank: #12,739 most common English word
Meaning
A gel-like substance derived from seaweed, used as a culture medium in laboratories or as a food thickener.
Example sentence
The scientist poured warm agar into the petri dishes to create a growth medium for the bacteria.
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