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Coagulant

Definition:

A coagulant refers to a substance that promotes or accelerates the process of coagulation, which is the formation of a solid or semisolid mass from a liquid.

Senses:

1. Noun: A substance that aids in coagulation.
2. Adjective: Pertaining to or promoting coagulation.

Examples:

1. Noun: The use of a coagulant is crucial in cheese-making to separate curds from whey.
2. Noun: Blood clotting requires the presence of specific coagulants.
3. Adjective: The coagulant properties of the medication helped stop the bleeding.

Sample Sentences:

• The coagulant, such as calcium chloride, is added to the milk to initiate the coagulation process in cheesemaking.
• The doctor recommended a coagulant medication to prevent excessive bleeding during surgery.
• The water treatment plant uses coagulants to remove impurities and particles from the drinking water.

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