Conglutinant

/kənˈɡluːtɪnənt/ adjective, noun

Definition

Something that acts as a glue or adhesive; having the quality of causing things to stick together.

Etymology

From Latin conglutinans, present participle of conglutinare (to glue together), combining con- (together) + glutinare (to glue).

Kelly Says

In old medicine, doctors used conglutinant poultices—sticky mixtures they'd apply to wounds because they believed helping the edges stick together would speed healing.

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