agarose

noun

aga·​rose ˈa-gə-ˌrōs How to pronounce agarose (audio) ˈä- How to pronounce agarose (audio)
-ˌrōz
: a polysaccharide obtained from agar and used especially as a supporting medium in gel electrophoresis

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The gels were made out of agarose mixed with a bit of mineral water and specific flavor essences: sugar, salt, citric acid, cherry, milk, green tea, passion fruit, durian, and grapefruit. — Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2024 Each flavor is produced by food-grade chemicals embedded in a pocket of agarose gel. — IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024

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agar + -ose entry 2

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of agarose was in 1953

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agarose

noun
aga·​rose ˈag-ə-ˌrōs How to pronounce agarose (audio) ˈäg- How to pronounce agarose (audio)
-ˌrōz
: a polysaccharide obtained from agar that is used especially as a supporting medium in gel electrophoresis
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