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Petri Plate

Description

A Petri plate, also known as a Petri dish, is a shallow, cylindrical, and transparent dish used in laboratories for the cultivation and growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. It is typically made of glass or plastic, with a lid that helps prevent contamination from the surrounding environment. Petri plates are widely used in microbiology, research, and clinical settings to study and analyze the growth patterns, morphology, and behavior of various microorganisms.

Sample Sentences

Noun (Scientific sense):

1. The scientists inoculated bacteria on a Petri plate to observe their growth.
2. After incubation, the Petri plate revealed colonies of different microorganisms.
3. She carefully placed the agar-filled Petri plate in the incubator.

Noun (Popular sense):

1. My pet lizard loves to climb around on the Petri plate I keep in its enclosure.
2. Julia used a Petri plate to serve an assortment of appetizers at the party.
3. The kids were fascinated by the colorful Petri plates filled with candies.

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