Pronunciation: /əˈɡɛrɔɪd/

Definitions of agaroid

noun a gelatinous substance derived from certain marine algae, used in culture media for bacteria and other microorganisms

Example Sentences

A1 An agaroid is a type of fungus that grows on decaying wood.

A2 The scientist studied the agaroid under a microscope to identify its species.

B1 Agaroids are commonly used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties.

B2 The agaroid extract showed promising results in the treatment of certain diseases.

C1 Researchers are conducting extensive studies on agaroids to unlock their full potential in pharmaceutical applications.

C2 The complex molecular structure of agaroids makes them a fascinating subject for advanced scientific research.

Examples of agaroid in a Sentence

formal The agaroid fungi are commonly found in tropical rainforests.

informal I read that agaroid mushrooms are really rare and expensive.

slang Have you tried cooking with agaroid? It's supposed to be really good.

figurative Her mind was like an agaroid, constantly expanding and growing in unexpected ways.

Grammatical Forms of agaroid

past tense

agaroided

plural

agaroids

comparative

more agaroid

superlative

most agaroid

present tense

agaroids

future tense

will agaroid

perfect tense

have agaroided

continuous tense

is agaroiding

singular

agaroid

positive degree

agaroid

infinitive

to agaroid

gerund

agaroiding

participle

agaroided

Origin and Evolution of agaroid

First Known Use: 1839 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'agaroid' is derived from the Latin word 'agaricum' which means mushroom.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe fungi resembling agaric mushrooms, the term 'agaroid' has evolved to refer to any substance or organism resembling agar or agaric fungus.