noun

coagulant

coagulant

They added a coagulant to the water.

They added a coagulant to the water.

This chemical acts as a blood coagulant.

This chemical acts as a blood coagulant.

((a/an/the)) coagulant (noun) a substance that causes a liquid to coagulate. They added a coagulant to the water.

Synonyms: clotting agent, thickener

From Latin 'coagulare' (to cause to curdle), from 'co-' (together) + 'agere' (to drive).

Think of 'co-' (together) and 'agent'. An agent that brings things together to clot.

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