Phrases with «petrie dish»

The phrase "petrie dish" refers to a small dish used by scientists to grow bacteria or cells for research purposes. It can also be used as a metaphor to describe a controlled environment where particular characteristics or behaviors can be observed and studied, just like in a science experiment. Full definition

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Sentences with «petrie dish»

This is the sort of misleading argument that promoters of bogus cures typically use... there is this effect in petrie dishes, so studies showing it does not work in humans must be the result of some huge conspiracy. (nutritionfacts.org)
Take two petrie dishes with bacterial colonies. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
From extensive research, Cyndi found most available probiotics were in a capsule form (some casings can contain petroleum properties), made on petrie dishes, genetically modified and with no prebiotics — the actual food that the probiotic lives on and eats. (changinghabits.com.au)
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Phrases with «petrie dish»

Sentences with «petrie dish»

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