noun
- substances that cause liquids, especially blood, to thicken and form clots
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The doctor administered coagulants to help stop the patient’s bleeding.
- Water treatment plants use coagulants to remove impurities from drinking water.
- Natural coagulants like vitamin K help blood clot properly.
- Chemical coagulants are added to wastewater to separate solid particles.
- The laboratory tested various coagulants to find the most effective one.
- Patients taking anticoagulants should avoid foods high in natural coagulants.