Agar

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
E406
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪgər/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Food Additives

Examples in Context

  1. A new Eimeria single-oocyst isolating technique was established by using a agar board method.
  2. Electrolytes and other food gums affected markedly the rheological properties of agar gel.
  3. The parameters of agar diffusion method for determining natamycin was investigated and controlled in quantification.
  4. The virulent strains had a polysaccharide capsule and formed smooth colonies on agar medium.
  5. ( biology ) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium ( such as gelatin or agar ).