noun
- Plural of gelant; substances or agents that cause gelation or the formation of a gel.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The chemist added various gelants to the polymer solution to test their effectiveness.
- Common gelants include silica and calcium carbonate in industrial applications.
- The research focused on how different gelants affect the viscosity of the mixture.
- Gelants are essential in the production of certain cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.