Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petri-dish
noun
/ˈpɛtri dɪʃ/
Definition
A shallow, flat, cylindrical, glass or plastic dish used for culturing microorganisms.
Examples
- The scientist placed the sample in a petri dish to observe its growth.
- In her biology experiment, she used a petri dish to culture yeast.
- After incubating the petri dish for 24 hours, the students noted significant bacterial growth.
Meaning
A petri dish is commonly used in laboratory settings to grow bacteria, fungi, or other cells in a controlled environment.
Synonyms
- culture dish
- petri plate
- microbiology dish
