coagulant
Definitions
A substance that causes blood or another liquid to change from a fluid to a thickened or solid state.
An agent that promotes or accelerates the process of clotting or coagulation.
Examples
The doctor applied a powerful coagulant to the wound to stop the bleeding immediately.
Certain proteins in the blood act as a natural coagulant to help seal damaged vessels.
Synonyms
clotting agent coagulator thrombogenic substance coagulant agent