Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

agar-plate

Noun

/ˈeɪ.ɡɑːr ˌpleɪt/

Definition

A solid medium used in microbiology for the growth of microorganisms.

Examples

The scientists prepared an agar-plate to test the effectiveness of the new antibiotic.
After 24 hours of incubation, the bacteria showed clear colonies on the agar-plate.
The lab technician noticed contamination on one of the agar-plates.

Meaning

An agar-plate is a flat dish that contains agar, which is a gelatinous substance derived from algae, used to culture bacteria or other microorganisms.