Coagulant (noun)

A substance that causes a liquid to thicken or solidify.

Origin:

The word "coagulant" comes from the latin "coagulare" meaning "to congeal".

Examples:

1. The recipe called for a small amount of coagulant to make the cheese.
2. The blood sample was mixed with a coagulant before being placed in a centrifuge.
3. Some coagulants are used to treat wastewater, by causing impurities to clump together and become heavier, making them easier to remove.
4. The coagulant was added to the milk to make it into curds and whey.
5. The coagulant used in this process is a plant-based one, which is considered to be more environmentally friendly than traditional coagulants.