| cathartic |
a purgative agent, esp. a laxative. [1/2 definitions] |
| causative |
having an effect; serving as an agent or cause (often fol. by "of"). [1/3 definitions] |
| cautery |
something, such as a caustic agent or a very hot or very cold instrument, used to burn or sear and thus to destroy unwanted tissue. [1/2 definitions] |
| cesium |
a salt compound of cesium and chlorine used in medicine and research as a high-density purification agent; cesium chloride. [1/2 definitions] |
| chloral hydrate |
a colorless crystalline compound used mainly as a hypnotic or sedative agent. |
| chloride of lime |
a white powder made from chlorine and slaked lime and used as a bleaching or disinfecting agent; chlorinated lime. |
| coagulant |
a substance that causes fluid to thicken; agent of coagulation. |
| coke |
a residue consisting primarily of carbon that is left after coal has been heated in the absence of air, used as an industrial fuel and reducing agent. [1/2 definitions] |
| commission |
a sum of money given to an agent or salesperson for services. [1/9 definitions] |
| consign |
to send or present (merchandise) to an agent to be sold or stored. [1/4 definitions] |
| consignment |
something consigned, esp. goods consigned to an agent for sale. [1/2 definitions] |
| coolant |
an agent used to keep the temperature of a system below a certain level, as by drawing off heat. |
| counteragent |
combined form of agent. |
| county agent |
a person employed by the government in rural areas to advise and educate in farming, managing natural resources, home economics, and the like; agricultural agent. |
| decongestant |
a medical agent that reduces congestion, as in sinuses or nasal passages. |
| delegate |
to appoint or send as an agent or representative. [1/3 definitions] |
| digestive |
any remedy or agent that aids digestion. [1/3 definitions] |
| drier1 |
a drying agent, as in paint, ink, varnish, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| ecbolic |
an ecbolic agent or drug. [1/2 definitions] |
| emissary |
an agent sent to represent, or engage in some activity such as negotiations on behalf of, another person or group, esp. a government. |
| envoy |
an agent or messenger, esp. a diplomat. |