Meaning of the word petri-dish in English

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petri-dish

US /ˈpiː.tri ˌdɪʃ/
UK /ˈpet.ri ˌdɪʃ/

Noun

a small, clear, round dish with a cover, used in scientific tests especially for growing bacteria:

Example:
Researchers created a tissue-like layer of cells in a Petri dish.