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proliferant

proliferant

9.9
A substance that makes living things grow or multiply quickly
  • noun
  • /prəˈlɪfərənt/
  • Specialized
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  • The scientists tested a new proliferant to see if it would speed up tissue regeneration.

Examples

  • Exposure to the proliferant resulted in a significant increase in bacterial colonies.

  • Doctors are cautious about using any proliferant that might cause unwanted cell growth.

  • The proliferant is effective.

  • Many proliferants exist.

  • The researchers developed a new proliferant that enhances the growth of plant tissue in laboratory conditions.

  • In the lab, the proliferant led to the rapid reproduction of the cultured cells.

  • Using a potent proliferant, scientists observed a remarkable increase in the population of microorganisms.

Synonyms

proliferator
vsproliferant
1 9.3

Something or someone that makes news and ideas spread quickly

refers specifically to a substance or agent often in biological contexts

How Strong

growth factor
  • Specialized
3 3.9
stimulant
  • Specialized
27 4.9
proliferant
  • Specialized
9.9
promoter
31 4.2
agent
  • Specialized
173 4.5

Surface Forms

proliferant singular
proliferants plural

Morphology

proliferant = proliferate (transparent) = proliferate + ant

Clear agentive/causative reading from 'proliferate' + '-ant' yielding 'an agent/substance that causes or promotes proliferation'.

Etymology

Proliferant comes from the Latin parts proles 'offspring' and ferre 'to bring', like the words proliferate and prolific. So a proliferant substance is something that 'brings forth' rapid growth, which is why scientists use it for things that make cells or bacteria multiply fast.