Agglutinant

/əˈɡluːtɪnənt/ noun

Definition

A substance that causes things to stick or glue together.

Etymology

From Latin agglutinans, present participle of agglutinare. Functions as a noun naming the adhesive agent itself.

Kelly Says

Agglutinants in ancient construction—like lime and clay mortars—literally held civilizations together; archaeologists can date ruins by analyzing these sticky substances that hardened between stones.

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