In the case of small cuts, bleeding is stopped by applying potash alum, hence alum acts as:

germicide

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disinfectant

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fungicide

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coagulating Agent

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Solution

The correct option is D coagulating Agent
Clotting of blood is called coagulation and a substance promoting this is called coagulating agent.

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