agenize

/ˈædʒɪnaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or reduce to a form of agar; to convert (a microorganism) into a form of agar

“The scientist agenized the bacteria to create a new agar culture.”

2. verb

to cause to become gelatinous or to convert into a jelly-like substance

“The heat from the sun agenized the plant sap, creating a jelly-like texture.”

Synonyms

  • convert
  • reduces

Antonyms

  • dissolve
  • liquefy