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LIQUID MEDIUM [2 records]

Record 1 2018-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bioengineering
DEF

A culture solution, without a solidifying agent, for in vitro cell growth [of microorganisms or plants].

CONT

The most common of the liquid media is broth.

Key term(s)
  • liquid media

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique biologique
CONT

[...] milieux simples. Les uns sont des milieux liquides. Le bouillon ordinaire par exemple est une macération de viande de bœuf haché dans l'eau distillée.

Key term(s)
  • milieux liquides

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioingeniería
DEF

Solución líquida de cultivo sin agente solidificante para el crecimiento celular in vitro [de microorganismos o plantas].

CONT

Por su aspecto físico, los medios de cultivo preparados pueden ser: Líquidos, semisólidos y sólidos. [Los] medios líquidos se emplean fundamentalmente para: cultivar los microorganismos y obtener grandes cantidades de los mismos o bien la producción de metabolitos específicos.

Key term(s)
  • medios líquidos
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Record 2 2001-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

bleeding: Loss of color by a fabric or yarn when immersed in water, a solvent, or a similar liquid medium, as a result of improper dyeing or the use of dyes of poor quality. Fabrics that bleed can cause staining of white or light shade fabrics in contact with them while wet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)

Spanish

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