petri dish (Meaning)

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petri dish (n)

a shallow dish used to culture bacteria

Synonyms & Antonyms of petri dish

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petri dish Sentence Examples

  1. Scientists carefully transferred the bacteria sample to the sterile petri dish to observe its growth.
  2. The petri dish contained a nutrient-rich agar medium that provided an ideal environment for microbial cultivation.
  3. The researcher tilted the petri dish to examine the bacterial colonies that had formed on its surface.
  4. The incubated petri dish revealed the presence of numerous white, dome-shaped fungal colonies.
  5. The bacteriologist used a flame-sterilized loop to streak the bacteria onto the fresh petri dish.
  6. The petri dish was sealed and placed in a dark, warm environment to promote microbial growth.
  7. The student observed the petri dish through a microscope to identify the different species of bacteria present.
  8. The petri dish experiment demonstrated the effectiveness of antibiotics in inhibiting bacterial growth.
  9. The petri dish was used to isolate a specific strain of bacteria for further research.
  10. The contaminated petri dish was discarded according to proper laboratory protocols to prevent the spread of potentially harmful microorganisms.

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a shallow dish used to culture bacteria

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Scientists carefully transferred the bacteria sample to the sterile petri dish to observe its growth.

The petri dish contained a nutrient-rich agar medium that provided an ideal environment for microbial cultivation.

The researcher tilted the petri dish to examine the bacterial colonies that had formed on its surface.

The incubated petri dish revealed the presence of numerous white, dome-shaped fungal colonies.