coagulant
Translation
coagulant
Examples
They added a coagulant to the water.
They added a coagulant to the water.
Rennet is a natural coagulant used in cheesemaking.
Rennet is a natural coagulant used in cheesemaking.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) a substance that causes a liquid to coagulate They added a coagulant to the water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clotting agent, thickener
Etymology
From Latin 'coagulare' meaning 'to cause to curdle'. The '-ant' suffix indicates an agent that performs an action.
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-' (together) and 'ag-' (drive), driving particles together to form a solid.