| has gloss | (noun) a substance that exerts some force or effect
agent |
| lexicalization | eng: agent |
| subclass of | (noun) a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
substance |
| subclass of | (noun) any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
cause, causal agent, causal agency |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach)
antiacid, gastric antacid, alkaliser, antacid, alkalizer |
| has subclass | (noun) a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
bacteriostat |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that makes things white or colorless
bleaching agent, bleach, whitener, blanching agent |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that produces chemical reactions
chemical agent |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that produces coagulation
coagulator, coagulant |
| has subclass | (noun) a fluid agent (gas or liquid) that produces cooling; especially one used to cool a system by transferring heat away from one part to another; "he added more coolant to the car's radiator"; "the atomic reactor used a gas coolant"; "lathe operators use an emulsion of oil and water as a coolant for the cutting tool"
coolant |
| has subclass | (noun) a diluting agent
dilutant, diluent, thinner |
| has subclass | (noun) any agent that promotes menstrual discharge
emmenagogue |
| has subclass | (noun) agent that induces milk secretion
galactagogue |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that induces drowsiness or sleep
hypnagogue |
| has subclass | (noun) any of various agents that decrease the level of glucose in the blood and are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
hypoglycemic agent, hypoglycaemic agent |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent capable of activating specific genes
inducer |
| has subclass | (noun) any agent that reduces milk secretion (as given to a woman who is not breast feeding)
lactifuge |
| has subclass | (noun) any agent that enhances milk production
lactogen |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that triggers mitosis
mitogen |
| has subclass | (noun) a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system
nerve agent, nerve gas |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that causes a precipitate to form
precipitant |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that converts something into a solvate
solvating agent |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
viricide, virucide |
| has subclass | (noun) any agent that reduces intestinal gas
antiflatulent |
| has subclass | (noun) any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
antifungal, fungicide, antimycotic agent, antimycotic, antifungal agent |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
germicide, disinfectant, antimicrobic, antimicrobial |
| has subclass | (noun) a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
drug |
| has subclass | (noun) an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines)
vermicide |