dʒəˈlɪdiəm

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of red algae, particularly known for its use in the production of agar.

“The research team used gelidium to create a new type of agar for their experiments.”

2. noun

A type of agar derived from red algae, often used in laboratory settings for culturing bacteria and fungi.

“The microbiologist needed gelidium for her petri dish experiments.”