agglutinant

/æɡˌljuːtɪˈnænt/

Definitions

1. noun

a substance capable of causing red blood cells to clump together

“The agglutinant property of the new medicine made it unsuitable for patients with blood disorders.”

2. adjective

causing red blood cells to clump together

“The agglutinant effect of the serum was observed in the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • agglutinating
  • agglutinogen

Antonyms

  • diluent
  • dispersant