pure culture
noun
the growth of only one microorganism in a culture.
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First recorded in 1890–95
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Example sentences from the Web for pure culture
Naturally the flavor produced by pure-culture ferments depends upon the character of the organism used.
Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition|H. L. RussellExperience seems to indicate that pure-culture starters "run out" sooner than domestic starters.
Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition|H. L. Russell
British Dictionary definitions for pure culture
pure culture
noun
bacteriol a culture containing a single species of microorganism
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Medical definitions for pure culture
pure culture
n.
A culture consisting of the descendants of a single cell.
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