We have listed below Petri dish medium crossword clue answers based on our database. This clue was last seen on January 20 2023 in the NYT crossword puzzle.
Crossword Clue | Answer | Length |
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Petri dish medium | AGAR | 4 letters |
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Crossword Answer for Petri dish medium
Petri dish medium NYT crossword clue answer with 4 letters is:
- AGAR
Why this answer? Meaning: Agar is a naturally derived solidifying agent used in Petri dishes. It is a polysaccharide composed of sugars derived from seaweed. It is used to provide a solid medium for cell culture, allowing for the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Other solutions or synonyms
Are you looking for a different answer? If you are playing another crossword puzzle game (not NYT), other (less) possible solutions to Petri dish medium crossword or AGAR synonyms are: BASE (4%), BROTH (4%), MEDIA (4%), PLATE (4%), CULTURE (8%).
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