Petri Meaning
/ˈpiːtɹi/, /ˈpɛtɹi/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nameA surname from German
nounEllipsis of petri dish.
Sentence Examples
"Let me get a sample," and she transferred part to a petri dish.
My house is not a Petri dish!
Tom grew bacteria inside a Petri dish for a science project.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The biologist used a sterile ____ dish to grow the bacterial culture in the lab.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bacteria were cultured in a ____ dish and observed under the microscope for three days.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The biologist used a sterile ____ dish to grow the bacterial culture in the lab.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bacteria were cultured in a ____ dish and observed under the microscope for three days.