Synonyms of agar

Antonyms of agar

Collocations of agar

agar plate
Frequency: 80 %

The bacteria were cultured on an agar plate.

agarose gel
Frequency: 70 %

The DNA fragments were separated on an agarose gel.

agar medium
Frequency: 65 %

The bacteria were grown in an agar medium.

agarose powder
Frequency: 60 %

The agarose powder was dissolved in buffer to make a gel.

agarose solution
Frequency: 50 %

The agarose was prepared in a solution for gel electrophoresis.

Idiomatic Expressions for agar

  • Phrase: agar plate
    Meaning: a flat, circular dish made of agar used to culture bacteria or other microorganisms
    Usage: The scientist streaked the bacteria on the agar plate for further analysis.