evectant

/iˈvɛktənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance that causes something to rise or move upwards, especially a liquid that is used to float an object or a substance that is used in a process to move particles upwards.

“The evectant used in the laboratory experiment helped to separate the heavier particles from the lighter ones.”

Synonyms

  • ascensional
  • elevator

Antonyms

  • descendant
  • gravitational