culture medium
[ˈkʌl.tʃər ˈmiː.di.əm]
nounpl: culture media or culture mediums
meio de cultura
1. A nutrient substance used to support the growth of microorganisms or cells in laboratory conditions
The bacteria were grown in a culture medium containing glucose and amino acids.
As bactérias foram cultivadas em um meio de cultura contendo glicose e aminoácidos.
2. A liquid or solid preparation that provides the necessary chemical and physical conditions for microbial or cellular growth
Agar is a common culture medium used in microbiology laboratories.
Ágar é um meio de cultura comum utilizado em laboratórios de microbiologia.
3. Any substance or environment that supports the development and multiplication of living organisms
The petri dish contained a sterile culture medium for the cell culture experiment.
A placa de Petri continha um meio de cultura estéril para o experimento de cultura celular.
This is a specialized scientific term widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese laboratories, medical schools, and biotechnology companies. The term 'meio de cultura' is standardized across Portuguese-speaking scientific communities and is essential vocabulary for microbiology, cell biology, and biotechnology professionals.
Related Idioms & Phrases
culture medium for growth - favorable conditions for development
rich culture medium - abundant resources or opportunities
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