coagulum
Americannoun
plural
coagulanoun
Etymology
Origin of coagulum
1650–60; < Latin: that which binds together or coagulates, rennet, equivalent to co- co- + āg-, combining form, in noun derivation, of agere to drive, do ( see ambages, indagate) + -ulum -ule; compare cōgere to make congeal, literally, to drive together; see cogent
Example Sentences
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It is to be inferred that the agents employed have the power of adding to the coagulum some of the substances which usually remain in solution in the clear serum.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
Conversely, the richer the latex, the greater the percentage of protein matter retained in the coagulum.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
For instance, in spite of rules and regulations regarding manipulation of the coagulum, it is not uncommon to find that some sheets, after rolling, have slightly thickened ends.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
In chronic cases it may be necessary to lay open the cavity and remove the coagulum.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
This coagulum is free from the offensive odour noted above.
From The Preparation of Plantation Rubber by Morgan, Sidney
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