Agar Plate

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːɡɑr pleɪt/

Definitions of agar plate

noun a flat, circular dish made of solidified nutrient medium used for culturing microorganisms

Example Sentences

A1 An agar plate is a type of dish used in microbiology.

A2 Students in the lab were instructed to streak bacteria onto an agar plate.

B1 The scientist observed bacterial growth on the agar plate under a microscope.

B2 After incubation, colonies of bacteria were visible on the agar plate.

C1 The agar plate was carefully sterilized before being used in the experiment.

C2 The researcher analyzed the results obtained from multiple agar plates in the study.

Examples of agar plate in a Sentence

formal The scientist carefully inoculated the bacteria onto the agar plate for further observation.

informal I need to streak the agar plate with the sample before incubating it.

slang Make sure you spread the stuff evenly on the agar plate.

figurative Her mind was like an agar plate, ready to culture new ideas and thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of agar plate

• plural: agar plates
• comparative: more agar plate
• superlative: most agar plate
• present tense: is agar plate
• future tense: will be agar plate
• perfect tense: has been agar plate
• continuous tense: is being agar plate
• singular: agar plate
• positive degree: agar plate
• infinitive: to agar plate
• gerund: agar plating
• participle: agar plated

Origin and Evolution of agar plate

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'agar plate' originated from the use of agar, a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed, for culturing microorganisms in a laboratory setting.

Evolution of the word: Originally, agar plates were used in microbiology to grow and isolate bacteria. Over time, the use of agar plates has expanded to include various fields such as molecular biology, genetics, and pharmaceutical research.