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WIRE LOOPFUL [1 record]

Record 1 1998-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

The amount taken up in a standard four millimeter loop used by bacteriologists.

CONT

The tubes were inoculated with several loopfuls of fresh subculture of the isolate.

Key term(s)
  • wire loopful

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

[...] en mettant en suspension le contenu d'une anse d'une culture de 24 heures. Une anse de la souche à identifier est émulsionnée.

Spanish

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