Agar (C)
Layer: C
Vector 1
Type: context Relation: scientific practice
Vector 2
Type: relation Relation: cultural usage
Vector 3
Type: expression Relation: material adaptation
Description
Agar appears in scientific culinary and cultural contexts as a versatile substance that adapts to the needs of different environments. It gains meaning through its role in laboratories where it supports microbial growth and in kitchens where it provides structure to dishes without altering flavour. In this layer agar becomes an expression of how materials travel across disciplines and acquire new significance through repeated use. It shows how context shapes interpretation when a single substance can function as both a scientific tool and a culinary ingredient. The concept highlights how communities adopt agar for its reliability neutrality and adaptability. It reveals how material culture evolves when practical substances become embedded in shared practices. Through this contextual lens agar becomes a connector between science craft and tradition.
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