broth (redirected from Clam broth)

broth,

1 a fluid culture medium, such as a solution of lactose or thioglycollate, used to support the growth of bacteria for laboratory analysis.

2 a beverage or other clear fluid made with meat extract and water, such as chicken bouillon.

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broth

liquid media for culturing microorganisms.

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cooked meat broth

a medium useful for culturing anaerobic bacteria.

enrichment broth

one modified to permit growth by selected bacteria. An example is selenite broth, which is selective for salmonellae.