Definitions for coagulantkoʊˈæg yə lənt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
co•ag•u•lantkoʊˈæg yə lənt(n.)
a substance that produces or aids coagulation.
Category: Pharmacology
Origin of coagulant:
1760–70; < L
Princeton's WordNet
coagulant, coagulator(noun)
an agent that produces coagulation
Wiktionary
coagulant(Noun)
A substance that causes coagulation.
Magnesium sulfate is the coagulant used in making tofu. It causes the liquid soy milk to separate into solid tofu and water.
Origin: coagulans, present participle
Webster Dictionary
Coagulant(noun)
that which produces coagulation
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