agar plate
[/ˈeɪɡɑːr pleɪt/]
nounpl: agar plates
placa de ágar
1. A petri dish or culture dish containing a solid growth medium made of agar, used in microbiology to culture and isolate microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi
The scientist inoculated the agar plate with a bacterial sample to observe growth patterns.
A cientista inoculou a placa de ágar com uma amostra bacteriana para observar os padrões de crescimento.
2. A laboratory tool consisting of a shallow, circular dish with a nutrient agar medium, commonly used for microbiological testing and identification
After 24 hours of incubation, colonies appeared on the agar plate.
Após 24 horas de incubação, colônias apareceram na placa de ágar.
Agar plates are fundamental laboratory tools in microbiology research, teaching, and medical diagnostics in both Brazil and the United States. The term is used universally in scientific Portuguese and English, with no significant regional variations or colloquial alternatives in either country. They are essential in quality control, food safety testing, and clinical microbiology.
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