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agar Synonyms
Another word for agar
Choosing another word for agar depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A gelatinous substance obtained from the cell walls of various red algae, widely used as a solidifying medium for culturing bacteria and fungi in microbiology laboratories.
Usage Example
"The lab technician streaked the bacterial sample across a Petri dish filled with nutrient agar-agar."
Strongest
agar-agar
• noun (Context 2)
A plant-based gelling agent derived from red seaweed, used in cooking, baking, and confectionery as a vegetarian substitute for gelatin and as a thickener for soups, jellies, and ice cream.
Usage Example
"Because several guests were vegan, the pastry chef set the fruit tart with agar-agar instead of gelatin."
Strongest
agar-agar
kanten
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Agar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/agar