noun
- Plural of coagulator; substances or agents that cause coagulation (the process of blood clotting or the thickening of a liquid).
- Devices or equipment used to induce or facilitate coagulation in industrial or laboratory processes.
Usage: Commonly used in medical, scientific, and industrial contexts.
Usage: Technical usage in water treatment and chemical engineering.
Examples
- The hospital uses various coagulators to help patients with bleeding disorders.
- Chemical coagulators are essential in water treatment plants to remove impurities.
- Vitamin K acts as one of the body's natural coagulators.
- The laboratory technician added coagulators to the blood sample to test clotting time.
- Modern coagulators in industrial settings improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Anticoagulant medications work by blocking the action of coagulators in the bloodstream.